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The danger of earbuds and headphones
April 25, 2017
The danger of earbuds and headphones
There is an ongoing, unintentional attack taking place on the auditory system of people -- both children and adults -- that many persons do not realize is occurring. The result is destruction to their hearing system that creates a permanent hearing loss. With the advent of newer listening technologies -- smart phones, computers, tablets, MP3 players, iPods, etc., and headgear like headphones and e...
Why you may need a hearing aid
April 18, 2017
Why you may need a hearing aid
Hearing aids help communication by restoring the sounds of speech and everyday life that you may be missing because of hearing loss. Research overwhelmingly confirms that people who manage their hearing loss by using hearing aids experience a significant enrichment in their quality of life compared to those with hearing loss but who do not use hearing aids. In fact, eight out of 10 persons reporte...
Presbycusis, hearing loss associated with aging that will affect all of us to some degree if we live long enough
April 11, 2017
Presbycusis, hearing loss associated with aging that will affect all of us to some degree if we live long enough
Hearing loss in seniors can create one of the most difficult and lonely parts of aging. The frustration, pain, and isolation seniors experience in their relationships with family members and friends due to communication barriers resulting from hearing loss is often devastating. Presbycusis is hearing loss associated with aging and will typically affect all of us to some degree, if we live long eno...
Seniors in denial of hearing loss
April 04, 2017
Seniors in denial of hearing loss
At a time when more and more seniors are living for longer periods of time, and living a more significantly healthy lifestyle, it is difficult for them to imagine that they may be having problems with their hearing. Yet, study after study shows that most seniors do have some degree of hearing loss and they simply deny it, or they choose to do nothing about it. A recent article in the United States...
The middle ear
March 28, 2017
The middle ear
The middle ear is a hollow, air-filled cavity that lies just behind the translucent tympanic membrane more commonly called the eardrum. The middle ear is comprised of the eardrum, the tympanic cavity, and the ossicles, which are the three tiniest bones found in the human body. These little bones or ossicles connect the eardrum to the inner ear. The ossicles include the malleus (hammer), the incus ...
Eardrum perforations
March 13, 2017
Eardrum perforations
The eardrum is a thin, cone-shaped piece of skin or membrane, less than half an inch wide that separates the ear canal from the middle ear. It is also known as the tympanic membrane. A perforation of the eardrum is a hole or rupture of the eardrum left behind due to an ear infection, surgery, trauma, or an explosion. A consequence of an eardrum perforation is usually some degree of hearing loss.
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The eardrum
March 07, 2017
The eardrum
The ear is a very delicate system divided into three sections -- outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Each section plays an important role in precisely how we hear sounds. The outer ear and middle ear are separated by a thin, cone-shaped skin or membrane, less than half an inch wide, known as the tympanic membrane, or more commonly called the eardrum. The eardrum is the only sensory portion of th...
The purpose of ear wax and how to deal with it
February 28, 2017
The purpose of ear wax and how to deal with it
Ear wax or cerumen, is a yellowish, waxy, natural substance produced by glands in the skin of the outer ear canal of humans and other mammals to protect the ear canals from damage and infection. Ear wax consists mainly of shed skin cells, hair and the secretions of the ceruminous and sebaceous glands of the outer ear canal.
Ear wax serves several important functions in the ear canal so removing it...
February 28, 2017
Health and wellness the order of the day at The Nassau Guardian's annual event
The Nassau Guardian's Health and Financial Fair brought together vendors across the health and financial spectrum under one roof, where people could get the answers to their questions, whether it related to their physical or financial health.
The annual Health and Financial Fair was held at The Mall at Marathon. Along with health and financial information, aerobic demonstrations, health screenings...
February 24, 2017
The Nassau Guardian's Health and Financial Fair on tap for the weekend
The Nassau Guardian's Health and Financial Fair has become a staple on the calendar during the month of love, and once again we're inviting you to take time out to love yourself and take a look at your health and finances, ensuring they are healthy.
The fair will bring together vendors across the health and financial spectrum under one roof, where you can have all your questions answered -- whethe...
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