Hearing And Hearing Loss - Page 6

What is selective hearing and how does it work?

o you have a spouse or a partner who appears to have trouble hearing you at times? If you have ever experienced being ignored by someone you know or care about, you probably felt frustrated. You likely felt rejected and thought that the person did it on purpose to ignore you.

Hearing and understanding – From sound to meaning

The auditory center in the brain is a biological supercomputer that never takes a break.

Ear Pressure: Causes and Remedies

Coming down with a cold or the flu can make you feel miserable.

How to clean your ears: wax, blockages and home remedies

Ear wax is natural. But a build-up of wax in the ear canal can affect hearing and make life miserable.

What are ear infections?

Middle ear infections can affect hearing - learn symptoms and treatments.

World Music Day

June 21, 2024 is World Music Day. That matters because music matters. Listening to your favourite tracks isn’t just enjoyable; it’s good for your mental and physical health. <br> <br> World Music Day is a global celebration of music. Whether you have hearing loss or not, here are some tips on how music benefits your brain and how to improve your music enjoyment every day.

Your Guide to World Hearing Day 2024: Changing Mindsets

3 March 2024 is World Hearing Day. This years’ theme is ‘Changing Mindsets’. With around 80% of ear and hearing care needs unmet¹, we believe World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was right to say that: <br><br> “Hearing loss has often been referred to as an ‘invisible disability’, not just because of the lack of visible symptoms but because it has long been stigmatised in communities and ignored by policymakers”.

Why get a hearing test?

Hearing tests are a good way for people of all ages to make their hearing health a priority. If you’ve never had a hearing test before, this is your sign to book one! Annual hearing tests are a great preventative measure against long-term hearing loss and give you valuable insights into your hearing health.

Why Do I Hear Different Pitches in Each Ear? Diplacusis Causes and Treatments

Are you hearing things lower pitch in one ear? Diplacusis, also known as “double hearing” is a condition where a single sound is perceived as a different pitch in each ear.

What Happens in a Hearing Check?

Hearing checks are quick, painless and potentially life-changing. Like a check up with a doctor, you should consider having an annual hearing check. After all, if you’re suffering from hearing loss, the sooner you get a diagnosis, the better.

What causes pain behind the ears?

If you have ever experienced pain behind your ears, you know how uncomfortable and worrisome this feeling can be. Although it is easy to jump the gun and point the finger at your ears for being the source of pain, this is often not the case. Your ears are well connected to various parts of your head and neck. Due to its shared nerve supply, it is not uncommon for ailments, such as dental infection or jaw joint inflammation to be at the root of your ear pain. Nerve-related headaches can also manifest themselves through pain behind your ears.

What causes echo in ear?

Do you hear an echo in your ear for no apparent reason? If so, you are certainly not alone!