It’s September in Halifax, which means that downtown Halifax is revitalized with their large student population. If you’re one of those students, back to school can mean many different things for your hearing. Have you ever: Been unable to sleep the night before an exam because...
So, your audiologist has recommended that you go for an ABR test. But what does it mean? Read below to discover why your audiologist has suggested this test, what it does, how it is done, and where you’ll go/ who you’ll see. What is the Auditory...
Here in Nova Scotia, we are very fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful beaches and lakes with only a short drive. Regardless of age, swimming is one of the most loved summer pastimes in Nova Scotia. Whether you’re soaking in the sun on the sand...
We often think we hear with our ears. That is a misconception; we hear with our brains. The ears are messengers that send information to the brain, and the brain makes that message into something meaningful. This TED talk, begins to illustrate the complex process of...
This video, put together by Duracell, captures the difficulties that hearing loss can cause for people and how we often do not know what we are missing when we are living every day with hearing loss. Don't miss the moments that matter. Have your hearing tested. ...
Our hearing is precious. Without protecting it, we see changes caused by excessive noise. And once we've documented noise induced change to the hearing, there is no reversing that damage. Recently, the lead singer of AC/DC has had some difficult choices to make due to his...
Read this lovely article "Born without hearing, an 11-year-old takes on the National Spelling Bee" by the Washington Post to bring a smile to your face today!...
We are so attentive to the care of newborns, and even moreso, the care of premature babies. But, are we forgetting to monitor the noise levels in the areas they're living in? Read this article from a pediatrician who has concerns about the levels of...
Read this article here to learn about some new innovative technology that can simultaneously protect the ears from excessively loud sounds and assist communication in some noisy situations where previously, hearing protection was not an ideal option as it impaired communication. Once your hearing organ (the cochlea) has been damaged,...
It is amazing how certain sounds can immediately soothe a person, or remind them of a happy time in their lives. Here is a list of ten of the most pleasant sounds in the world. ...
