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The Smallest Bones In our Body Make a Big Difference
The ossicles, or the three smallest bones in the human body (the malleus, incus, and stapes), play a crucial role in hearing by transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea. These delicate structures are essential for converting sound waves into nerve impulses that the brain interprets as sound. However, issues with their formation or damage can lead to hearing loss, which is linked to serious health complications such as cognitive decline, falls, and social isolation. Protecting...
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Creepy Creatures: Scary Good at Hearing
Halloween is approaching, and while it’s a time for spooky fun and festive celebrations, it also offers an interesting opportunity to explore creatures with remarkable hearing abilities. Bats, spiders, and black cats are just a few of the eerie yet fascinating animals highlighted in this article. Bats use echolocation to navigate and hunt, emitting high-pitched sounds that humans can’t hear. Spiders, on the other hand, use their webs to capture vibrations from sound waves, amplifying them for...
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October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Did you know that noise-induced hearing loss is the only completely preventable form of hearing loss? During October, as we recognize National Protect Your Hearing Month, it's important to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect your hearing. Whether using headphones, doing yardwork with loud tools like leaf blowers or motorcycles, enjoying outdoor activities like hunting or attending noisy sports events, prolonged exposure to high decibel levels can cause irreversible damage. To safeguar...
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Step Away from the Cotton Swabs! Earwax - What is it and how to manage it
Earwax, also known as cerumen, plays a vital role in protecting the ear canal by trapping debris and preventing it from drying out. However, when earwax accumulates excessively or fails to migrate outward, it can cause blockages, leading to discomfort, hearing loss, or balance issues. While social media trends promoting at-home ear cleaning may seem appealing, using cotton swabs or other tools risks damaging the ear canal or eardrum. Safe methods include gently wiping the outer ear with a damp cl...
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Advice from an Audiologist on Your Pathways to OTC: Finding Solutions That Work for You
The recent FDA regulations allow adults 18 and older with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids directly, marking a significant shift in accessibility. The article explores three pathways for obtaining these devices: self-selection through retail stores, consulting a hearing professional before or after purchasing an OTC device, and seeking expert advice if the device does not meet expectations. While the FDA does not require professional inv...
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Help Us Raise the Volume on Hearing Health Education and Awareness
This blog emphasizes the importance of hearing health in overall well-being, highlighting that 38 to 48 million Americans experience hearing difficulties. It introduces the "Hear Well Education and Awareness" campaign, a collaborative effort by fifteen organizations, aimed at raising awareness about the significance of hearing health and encouraging adults to include annual hearing tests as part of their healthcare routine. The article explains how untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive dec...
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