As early as the first few months of life, hearing ability is crucial for development in children, especially in the areas of language and speech. Until recently, hearing issues in small children went largely undetected until the age of two years old–and this...
Going out to eat with friends can be a relaxing, enjoyable experience that draws people closer together and gives us an opportunity to really focus on those who are close to us. Whether it’s a family get-together for a special occasion, a work dinner, or a quiet night...
Hearing loss is a problem and a major inconvenience. It can make doing everyday tasks more difficult and even interfere with job performance. A study at the University of British Columbia has found another consequence to hearing loss, however, and this one could prove...
Hearing loss is a big issue in the United States. About 48 million Americans (20%) report hearing loss of some kind. As we age, the percentages rise: approximately 33 percent of adults over 65 experience hearing loss. And will hearing loss come consequences: lost...
When we think of hearing ability, we usually think it is our ears that do all the work, but that isn’t true: our brains actually do most of the hearing and understanding. Our ears bring noises in, but interpreting that noise, distinguishing what is useful from what is...