Most of us have in one time or another, experienced that feeling of being off, of not being able to keep our balance, or feeling like the room is spinning. One of the most common causes of this condition is labrynthitis or vestibulitis, the inflammation of the inner ear. Equilibrium is a function of the…
Read MoreFor those suffering from hearing loss, the science of sound and how sound travels is an interesting subject. Learning how sounds travels through various states of matter, echo, and vibrations of sounds are discussed in the video.
Read MoreWhen you’re healing from a cold, sometimes that cold can unfortunately turn into an ear infection. Even though there are things that you can do while you’re healing to keep those mucus membranes at bay, many patients still suffer from blocked sinuses each year. New technology like a balloon sinuplasty, is giving patients more options….
Read MorePer the U.S. National Library of Medicine, there are two common factors that can determine if a greater risk of hearing loss can be predetermined at infancy; that is, family history and low birth weight. In the first three to six months of life, one to two percent of healthy newborns are diagnosed with hearing…
Read MoreOur ears are used for more than just hearing sound—they are also used for balance. Have you ever had an ear infection and became dizzy or unable to walk in a straight line? That is because the inner ear controls the ability to balance. The video below is a journey through sensory systems with a…
Read MoreFollow these guidelines to measure safe decibel levels. Contact us if you have any questions about other sounds not listed on the chart.
Read MoreLast month, our marketing manager, Jo was featured in a Fast 5 live video on Facebook where she talked about advancement in hearing aids. The interview was well received with over 1,000 views. The video below provides more information on the recommended Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries from the Fast 5 video.
Read MoreAdults who feel consistently tired and irritable often wonder if they’re getting enough sleep. Our bodies have a way of showing and telling us if we’re not and we can correct our patterns as we see fit. However, when it comes to the sleeping patterns of children, the question of how much is enough sleep…
Read MoreIf you’ve been lucky enough to keep up with YouTube’s sensory system video series, then we don’t need to tell you how informative each one has been. The videos cover how each of our senses operate and what they control. Our sense of hearing controls our equilibrium, as well as hearing. Learn more about the…
Read MoreHow loud is too loud? You may wonder this while speaking to your child, who is wearing ear buds and cannot hear a word you’re saying. Wearing any type of headphone, and the direct noise effect they have on hearing, is not a new problem—it is just more so now with a generation who prefer…
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