Hearing & Hearing Loss articles, page 8

There’s Music in Your Soul – Don’t Let Your Ears Miss Out

Not everyone in the world is a music lover, but very few people in the world would say they’re music haters. <br><br> There’s a reason for that. Music engages us deeply because it activates almost the entire brain, from the auditory cortex, to our memory and motor systems.¹ <br><br> Here are some tips on how to enjoy your favourite tunes, however you like listening to them. <br>

Perforated Eardrum

A perforated eardrum is when the thin, oval layer of tissue deep in the ear canal – which helps protect the delicate middle and inner ear from the outside – bursts. This can happen for several reasons, but the results are usually the same: ear pain and temporary hearing loss. Because the ear has been exposed to potential damage and/or infection, it’s best to seek medical advice immediately regarding your perforated eardrum. In more serious cases, surgery may be required to repair the ruptured membrane. Let’s look at some of the symptoms, causes, and treatments for a perforated eardrum.

Perfect Pitch: Do You Have It?

Have you ever marvelled at someone's ability to effortlessly identify or reproduce musical notes without any external reference? This remarkable skill is known as perfect pitch, and it is highly coveted among musicians and music enthusiasts. In this article, we will delve into the concept of perfect pitch, explore its different forms, discuss its rarity, examine whether it is an innate ability or a learned skill, and explore how it can be tested. Additionally, we will touch upon the relationship between perfect pitch, hearing loss and speech perception.

New Year’s Resolutions: Prioritising Hearing Health in 2024

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, the air is filled with opportunities. It's a time when many of us set goals and resolutions for self-improvement. While we often focus on physical fitness, mental well-being, and personal growth, there's one vital aspect of our health that sometimes gets overlooked – our hearing. Our sense of hearing connects us to the world around us, allowing us to engage in conversations, enjoy music, and experience the soothing sounds of nature. Yet, many of us take our hearing for granted until we begin to notice subtle changes. In this article, we'll explore why hearing health should be at the top of your list of New Year's resolutions. We'll delve into the signs of hearing loss, the risks of leaving hearing problems untreated, and the remarkable advances in hearing aid technology that make them more effective and discreet than ever.

Lip-Reading

Lip-reading can improve your ability to understand speech and participate in conversations significantly. It’s a valuable skill that, alongside other measures such as hearing aids, focused attention and awareness of your ‘sound environment’ can help you stay connected and engaged with family, friends and the world around you. <br> <br> The good news is that it’s not difficult to become a proficient lip-reader, which will boost your comprehension regardless of your hearing ability.

Maximising Your Festive Joy: Navigating the Holidays with Hearing Loss

The holiday season is synonymous with parties, family reunions, and festivities. It's a time for laughter, storytelling, and the clinking of glasses. Yet, for individuals with hearing loss, this period can bring unique challenges. For some people, hearing loss can transform what should be moments of warmth into feelings of frustration and isolation. But hearing loss doesn't have to dampen your holiday spirits. We’re here to offer some practical tips and strategies to help you fully enjoy Christmas with hearing loss.

Managing Itchy Ears When You Wear Hearing Aids

When you have an itch in your ear canal it can irritate and annoy you and cause frustration that can affect your ability to concentrate or function at your best as it feels like the sensation is slowly consuming you. This is because everything in your ear feels much bigger than it really is, and some people say that their hearing aids are responsible for this itchy feeling.

International Noise Awareness Day 2024

This April 24 is International Noise Awareness Day (INAD). Its goal is to help us understand noise and its effects so that we can better protect our hearing health. <br><br>Noise-induced hearing damage is largely preventable. INAD promotes practical information about noise, including what levels are safe, how it can affect your ears and hearing, and how to protect your ears from harm. <br>

How to spot hearing loss

No one chooses for their health to decline, and just as your eyesight may require support and intervention to improve quality of life, so too may your hearing health. We’re passionate about helping Aussies on their hearing journey. This starts with recognising your or your loved ones’ symptoms.

How to Protect Your Ears When It’s Cold

We love winter! It’s great to pull on your favourite warm coat, scarf or hat, and head outside for a bracing walk in the crisp air. But winter can be challenging for our ears as they’re the body part most sensitive to the cold. It can also be a challenging time for our hearing aids, as your ears can respond differently to sound when it’s cold, and the wind and rain mean they may need additional protection.

How to Keep Your Hearing Young

Good hearing is a lifelong treasure. While it’s true that our hearing can decline with age, it’s also true that we can all take steps to keep our ears as young as possible. <br> <br> The good news is, these steps mainly involve making sensible choices regarding diet, exercise and lifestyle, all of which contribute to our overall good health and wellbeing.