Why it may need to be removed If the entire ear is full of wax it can decrease your hearing. When the canal is full of ear wax sound is not transferred as it should be into the ear. To obtain an accurate hearing test occluding...
What is ear wax and why do we have it? The creation of ear wax is a normal process. It is made up of dead skin cells, secretions of glands in the ear canal, sweat, dust and other debris. Ear wax amount and consistency vary from...
Read this short testimonial on how life changes with hearing aids. http://gnresoundblog.com/2013/05/13/how-did-i-ever-manage/...
Another interesting perspective from Gael Hannan, a blogger with hearing loss who writes about her experience navigating through life with a hearing loss. This article presents an insight into bicycling with a hearing loss, and the safety issues and communication challenges it can present. As always,...
Hearing loss is an uncommon symptom of Multiple Sclerosis; research shows that an average of 6-11% of patients with MS complain of hearing loss. Typically, the hearing deficits reported with MS do not include severe hearing loss, but rather acute episodes of reduced hearing. These...
Check out this interesting article by Katherine Bouton, a former editor at The New York Times. She talks about the differences between mammal and birds ears and why it matters. Why Birds Don't Get Ear Infections and We Do...
Apple Muffins - Widex Listen Magazine The perfect afternoon bite with a cozy taste of apples and cinnamon. The apples are a source of manganese which aids in the formation of connective tissues and bones in the ear - this is also necessary for the function...
Citrus Cake - Widex Listen Magazine We use a combination of lemon and orange juice in this citrus cake. The icing hardens on top and adds extra citrus flavor. The citrus ingredients provide you with vitamin C and the eggs give you vitamin A. Both can...
Leading a healthy lifestyle may contribute to healthy hearing. Studies have shown that certain foods may be important in maintaining hearing health. These foods include vitamins C, D, E and B-12. Check out this great article from Healthy Hearing for more info Foods That Boost Hearing...
Check out this great article from Healthy Hearing. It explains different types of hearing loss and why you may not be hearing clearly. http://www.healthyhearing.com/report/32039-I-can-hear-just...
