Hearing loss has a very strong genetic component; we know that roughly 50% of hearing losses are considered genetic. Here is an article outlining some research on one particular gene and how a mutation of this gene can cause hearing loss from birth, and how...
Many people wonder how long they can ignore their hearing difficulties. Many people wonder how long they can postpone seeking advice on their hearing health. Sometimes the issue is not knowing what is available to help, and how much the pros of hearing will outweigh...
Here are 6 quick tips to maintain maximum hearing aid benefit! Click here for the article!...
Most people love their hearing aids in quieter environments, watching television, and with small gatherings, but we occasionally hear of someone finding background noise challenging to deal with. This is the case even with normal hearing, as noisy environments are more challenging for your auditory...
At Hearing Institute Atlantic, we recognize that mazimizing someone's hearing potential does not start and end with approriately fit hearing devices. While hearing technology is necessary in many cases to provide the signal we need to communicate in an optimal manner, there are many other...
The pinna is the part of the ear that is outside of our head. While it serves different purposes in different species of animals, some people think they look pretty funny when you take a close look at a pinna. Read Gael Hannan's take on...
One of the most common questions we get almost daily working as audiologists is why shouldn't people use q-tips to manage ear wax? Well, its a very good question, and an important answer. Read the article attached to find out why you "shouldn't put anything in...
Roughly 1 in 4 canadians is affected by some degree of hearing loss, and roughly 48 million americans have a degree of meaningful hearing loss. Despite the fact that hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition in North America, drug manufacturers have previously devoted very...
One of the leading causes of hearing loss is excessive noise exposure. While some people can manipulate their environments to reduce noise to safe levels, not everyone can control the noise levels. In those cases, individuals exposed to the excessive noise levels should protect themselves...
Many people do not know that both the hearing mechanism and the balance mechanism are both part of the ear. Different organs process hearing than process balance, but they share the same fluids. Many patients have reported that they felt their balance was "off" when...
