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Sleep Disorders and their Effects on Hearing Loss

Sleep Disorders and their Effects on Hearing Loss

It’s no surprise that our body’s overall health can affect our hearing systems. The ear is a phenomenal structure that is responsible for transmitting and transducing sound nearly instantaneously and relaying that information to our brain for processing and cognition....

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Stigma and Hearing Aids

Stigma and Hearing Aids

Stigmatisation, is the subjective mark of shame, or disease linked with many conditions such as obesity, blindness, paraplegia and many others. The perceived stigma for hearing loss is often feeling that one is discriminated or judged negatively because of their...

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Effects of Concussions on Hearing

Effects of Concussions on Hearing

Concussions have become an increasingly popular medical topic over the last 20 years. Medical specialists have realized that no matter the degree of impact, a concussion can have a wide array of symptoms and negative effects. The most common causes are head trauma,...

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How to Cope in Noisy Restaurants

How to Cope in Noisy Restaurants

Hard Time Hearing in Restaurants? Restaurants are loud and action packed places. Going to a restaurant is a great way to enjoy a date night or meet up with friends and family. However, the experience can also be daunting. The size of your party, restaurant size and...

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How Musicians Can Avoid Developing Hearing Loss

How Musicians Can Avoid Developing Hearing Loss

Whether you are a career musician or a musical enthusiast, your constant exposure to playing an instrument may make you vulnerable to music induced hearing loss. There is no question that being exposed to music at a high volume for a long period of time will cause...

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The Genetics Behind Hearing Loss

The Genetics Behind Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is attributed to many factors such as aging, noise exposure, premature birth, and genetic transmission. On the other hand, hereditary hearing loss is not often discussed. Hearing disorders known as “endogenous” are hereditary patterns in hearing loss...

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Are Cyclists At Risk Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss?

Are Cyclists At Risk Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss?

In the last few years, Canada’s capital faced many changes to adapt to the growing cycling trend. With new bike lanes, pathways and facilities, the city of Ottawa is the only designated Gold-level Bicycle Friendly community in Ontario. As a result, the cyclist’s share...

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Misophonia – The Strong Aversion To Certain Sounds

Misophonia – The Strong Aversion To Certain Sounds

An Aversion, Which Boarders on a Hatred of Certain Sounds (Information from Medical Hypothesis on sciencedirect.com) Misophonia, known as a strong aversion to certain sounds, or the selective sound sensitivity syndrome, is a reality where individuals are triggered by...

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