Fireworks produce loud, explosive noises that can reach dangerous decibel levels, often exceeding 150 decibels (dB). To put this into perspective, normal conversation typically measures around 60 dB, while prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can lead to permanent hearing loss. “Fireworks’ high decibel levels pose a significant risk, especially for children, individuals with… Continue reading Enjoy Fireworks Season Safely
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A Surprising Benefit of Hearing Aids – and Cataract Surgery
Hearing aids and cataract surgery are strongly linked to a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study by British researchers. According to Dr Piers Dawes and Dr Asri Maharani, of the University of Manchester, cognitive decline- which affects memory and thinking skills- is slowed after patient’s hearing and sight are improved.… Continue reading A Surprising Benefit of Hearing Aids – and Cataract Surgery
Uncovering Why Playing A Musical Instrument Can Protect The Brain
Researchers have made a discovery that could pave the way for brain-rehabilitation interventions through musical training. A recent study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences, in Toronto, focused on why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related cognitive declines. The research was published in the Journal of… Continue reading Uncovering Why Playing A Musical Instrument Can Protect The Brain
Managing Hearing Loss
Have you had your hearing checked? While a hearing test may not get the publicity that mammograms and colonoscopies do, the Mayo Clinic recommends a baseline hearing evaluation at age 50. After that, the Mayo experts say, you should have a regularly scheduled followup assessment depending on your needs. Gayla Poling, Ph.D., Audiology, Mayo Clinic,… Continue reading Managing Hearing Loss
The Brain Factor in Hearing
Researchers have discovered that there may be a “brain factor” among older adults that causes them to struggle to hear in the midst of background noise. In an interdisciplinary study published by the Journal of Neurophysiology, researchers Samira Anderson, Jonathan Z. Simon, and Alessandro Presacco found that adults aged 61–73 with normal hearing scored significantly… Continue reading The Brain Factor in Hearing
7 Secrets of Staying Sharp
As Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver’s Travels, wrote in the 18th-century, “The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet, and Doctor Merryman.” You may recognize the importance of eating right, good sleep, exercise and social interaction in cultivating a healthy brain and body. But there are a few secrets of neuroprotection… Continue reading 7 Secrets of Staying Sharp
Patient’s Age Isn’t A Factor in Ear Surgery
A patient’s age isn’t a factor in a procedure to improve the quality of a cochlear implant, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. The finding was published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. According to a news release from the university, a cochlear implantation improves speech perception, but a… Continue reading Patient’s Age Isn’t A Factor in Ear Surgery