Planning to bust some moves at the gym as part of your 2019 goals? You’re not alone. As a tried-and-true strategy for losing weight, feeling more fit, or simply stepping up physical activity for overall wellness, working out is a...
Self-Fitting Hearing Aids: Key Reasons to Consult a Hearing Care Professional Instead
Have you heard of self-fitting hearing aids (SFHAs)? Can they help if you have a hearing loss? What exactly are they, and how do they differ from traditional hearing devices fitted by a hearing care expert? What’s the best action...
No Bones About It: Osteoporosis May Nearly Double Risk of Sudden Hearing Loss
What does osteoporosis, a potentially debilitating disease affecting some 10 million Americans and 2 million Canadians, have in common with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, dementia, and other selected conditions? It can go hand in hand...
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....
Turn the Music Up, Dude — But Not Past 85 Decibels
You probably use your tablet or smartphone often to stream music, TV shows, or movies. In fact, many websites these days auto-play videos regardless of whether you want them to. Smartphones, tablets, and other types of portable music players (PMPs)...
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...
Putting Off That Hearing Test? Here’s Another Reason to Hear Your Best!
It’s no surprise that getting hearing help can make communicating and connecting with the world around you so much easier, but did you know that using hearing aids might also have a hand in cutting down emergency-room visits and hospital...