Have you ever tried to ignore a toothache? It can be pretty hard. Sooner or later, you're absolutely begging to go see a dentist. The same thing takes place when your eyesight begins to blur. You'll most likely call an ophthalmologist when you begin to … [Read more...]

Is it possible to get rid of used hearing aids? Whether they were owned by a departed relative or you decided to update your hearing aids to something fancier like a cochlear implant, the solution is the same: donate your used hearing aids rather than … [Read more...]

If you have a hearing issue, it might be a problem with your ear's ability to conduct sound or your brain's ability to translate signals or both depending on your specific symptoms. Your ability to process sound is governed by a number of variables like … [Read more...]

Ever have troubles with your ears on a plane? Where out of the blue, your ears seem to be clogged? Maybe someone you know recommended you try chewing gum. And while that works sometimes, you probably don't know why. Here are a few tricks for making your … [Read more...]

In some communities, the practice known as "ear candling" is persistently thought to be a good way to decrease earwax. Does ear candling work and what is it? Do Earwax Candles Work? Spoiler alert: No. They absolutely don't work. Why then do … [Read more...]

It's one thing to recognize that you need to protect your ears. Knowing when to safeguard your ears is another matter. It's not as easy as, for example, determining when to use sunblock. (Are you going to go outside? Is the sun out? You need to be wearing … [Read more...]

You may have a typical reaction when you first notice that ringing in your ears: pretend that it's no big deal. You go through your day the same way you always do: you have a chat with friends, go to the store, and prepare lunch. All the while, you're … [Read more...]

Not having enough sleep can have a detrimental effect on your health and vitality. If you don't get a full, relaxing seven to eight hours of sleep, you get up cranky and groggy, an unpleasant feeling that takes several cups of coffee to stave off. So when … [Read more...]

Sometimes when an individual has a difficult time hearing, somebody close to them insultingly suggests they have "selective hearing". Perhaps you heard your mother suggest that your father had "selective hearing" when she thought he was ignoring her. … [Read more...]

Typically, hearing loss is considered to be an issue only effecting older people – in fact, it's estimated that nearly 50% of individuals aged 75 and up struggle with some type of hearing loss. And even though it's frequently totally preventable, a new … [Read more...]