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Why You Shouldn’t Use Earplugs for Hyperacusis and Misophonia
If you live with hyperacusis or misophonia, you may be desperate to try any remedy to help deal with your heightened sound sensitivity. While earplugs may seem like a quick fix, using them can actually make your symptoms worse. Here’s a fact-check on using earplugs to manage hyperacusis and misophonia.
How RM Systems Are a Game-Changer for Students
RM (remote microphone) systems can be a game-changer for students with hearing loss. They can help post-secondary students hear better in noisy environments, participate more fully in class discussions and understand what their classmates are saying. If you’re a student with hearing loss, here’s how an RM system can help…
Hyperacusis and Hearing Aids: What You Need To Know
If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by a benign sound like a car engine, you may have a case of hyperacusis. This condition is characterized by a heightened sensitivity to everyday sounds. It has an auditory component, which causes the hearer physical discomfort in response to the sound. It often also…
How Is Hearing Loss Diagnosed? The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis
According to the Canadian Association of the Deaf, nearly 4 million Canadians have hearing issues. However, how is hearing loss diagnosed, and can you self-diagnose hearing loss? With so much online information readily available, it’s often tempting to diagnose yourself. Read on to learn more about hearing disorders, professional hearing evaluation, and the…
Understanding The Importance of Hearing Protection for Children at Different Ages
Hearing is one of the most important senses for children. It allows them to learn language, socially interact and participate in activities. However, children’s hearing is more vulnerable to damage than adults’ and requires special protection. Here’s why it’s essential to provide children with hearing protection. How To Provide Hearing…
Classroom accommodations for children with hearing loss
Hearing loss in children can vary from minimal to profound. Unfortunately, some children struggle in classroom settings for years due to undetected hearing problems. If you’re a teacher or work with groups of children, you can facilitate learning success for your hard-of-hearing students by equipping them with the tools they…
CROS and BiCROS hearing aids
If you’re affected by hearing loss, you know the many challenges it can add to your life. If your hearing loss affects just one ear, you may have developed workarounds to manage your condition. For example, you may be selective about your seat at the dinner table or ask people…
Bioacoustics and the sounds of nature
The study of bioacoustics is a growing field exploring the impacts of human-generated sound on the planet. We know that humans are noisy, from car engines to construction sites and even the chatter of people on crowded streets. Bioacoustics seeks to learn how the noise of human activity affects the…
Hearing loss in one ear
Loss of hearing in one ear rather than both, a condition called unilateral hearing loss, is rarer than binaural hearing loss. While it may seem manageable, since the person retains some hearing ability, it can significantly compromise their quality of life. It can even put a person at risk of…
Things to know about tinnitus
Tinnitus is commonly known as ringing in the ears but may be characterized by several noise patterns. It’s usually more distracting than harmful but should be investigated for potential underlying conditions. These insights will help you better understand your situation if you have tinnitus. Tinnitus is a symptom, not a…
Case study: scientists have found a way to boost human hearing in noisy situations
Do you often find it hard to keep up with conversations in noisy environments? With age, the brain has increasing difficulty processing rapid changes in sound. A new technique called rate discrimination training can help improve hearing. Here’s everything you need to know. What’s rate discrimination training? Rate discrimination training…
MIT researchers are reversing hearing loss by regenerating ear hair cells
Did you know that four million Canadians live with hearing loss? The sad reality is that many of these individuals experience feelings of isolation and depression because of their impaired hearing. The biotechnology company Frequency Therapeutics wants to change that and help people live more fulfilling lives by reversing hearing…