Like Mother, Like Daughter Our own Dr. Paula Land earned her master’s degree in audiology from UT Dallas in 1984. Little did she know she would be a part of her daughter’s doctoral hooding ceremony at the same school —...
The Sounds of Misophonia
Why do people with Misophonia become so upset and angry with sounds when they don’t bother most people? The part of the brain that controls emotions is the limbic system. It’s part of the midbrain, located in about the...
What Is Misophonia?
All people dislike some sounds. Whether it is nails on the chalkboard, a burp, someone slurping their drink loudly, or chewing with their mouth open, there are sounds most of us classify as rude and inconsiderate. The sounds don’t necessarily...
New Research Illustrates That Misophonia Is REAL – Not Imagined.
Misophonia Brains “Light Up” With Triggers Sufferers of Misophonia — those for whom certain sounds are daily torture — have long asked if this condition is real or imagined. While it certainly feels real, they may be diagnosed with...
5 Common Questions About Misophonia
Q: I can’t stand to hear some sounds. Am I crazy? Am I just oversensitive and need to suck it up? Or do I have Misophonia? Answer: Most people can become aggravated at certain sounds, depending on the level....
Is Weight Connected to Hearing Loss?
Studies about weight often concern its relation to overall health. Common connections include weight and the risk for or prevalence of heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea, to name a few. One topic that doesn’t get as much attention is...
Are Balance Problems Related to Hearing Loss?
It’s common for people with hearing loss to have balance issues, and vice versa. This phenomenon might even affect you or a loved one. Do they occur together as a coincidence, or are hearing and balance actually related? It turns...
Eyes and Ears: More in Common Than You Think!
4 Reasons to Keep Your Hearing and Vision in Check We all know that eyes and ears play a huge role in helping people — and animals, too! — experience life’s adventures. Seeing or hearing the people, places, and moments...
What Does Hypertension Have to Do With Hearing? Plenty!
We’ve got a tip for your wellness checklist: Keeping your blood pressure down may help keep your hearing up! Both hearing loss and hypertension, or high blood pressure, impact millions of people around the world, but few realize that these...
Health Effects of Noise Pollution
Noise is just noise, right? You learn to tune it out and, unless it’s really loud, you don’t worry about it. You definitely wouldn’t worry about its effects on your heart — would you? As far back as 1972, awareness...