Category Archives: Hearing Health

Acknowledging that you have trouble hearing can be quite difficult… Hearing loss is usually associated with older age – and who wants to admit they’re old? Unfortunately, declining hearing ability is the harsh reality of becoming older, but it doesn’t have to be something to be ashamed of – and to dismiss. In fact, the ...click here to read more

In recognition of National Tinnitus Awareness Week, taking place from February 6–12, Bel Marra Health has created a collection of articles featuring information about tinnitus treatments, a diet for those with tinnitus, as well as cognitive training strategies. Tinnitus causes, signs, and symptoms Tinnitus is a hearing condition where a patient hears a constant ringing, ...click here to read more

Meniere’s disease can lead to symptoms such as vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Eventually, Meniere’s disease can progress to deafness. This disease is a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac in the inner ear—also known as the labyrinth. The labyrinth system consists of small fluid-filled channels that send signals to the brain. Estimates show that one ...click here to read more

Hearing experts from the University of Alberta have found that the effect of popping a balloon is similar to that of shooting a high-powered shotgun and could lead to hearing loss. The study, published in Canadian Audiologist, detailed how different methods of popping balloons could create different effects on an individual’s hearing, with the aim ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is a condition in which a person experiences ringing or buzzing in the ears. This constant noise can be quite stressful as it can impede on your sleeping, as well as your day-to-day life. Sufferers of tinnitus are often anxious, stressed out, and frustrated that they are unable to stop the constant ringing. Well, ...click here to read more

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed that the brains of those born with congenital deafness consistently rewire themselves to repurpose areas of the brain normally used for hearing. While previous studies have shown that the brains of animals often rewire themselves in a consistent manner when ...click here to read more

A recent study conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine has revealed a potential connection between the effects of severe tinnitus and cognitive training. Dr. Jay F. Piccirillo led the study with the purpose of observing how cognitive training can affect and even aid patients with severe tinnitus in improving their working memory, selective ...click here to read more

Hearing loss has been associated with iron deficiency and anemia, according to a study published by JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. The study was helmed by Pennsylvania State University’s Kathleen M. Schieffer, and it observed the relationship between sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in adults aged 21–90. ...click here to read more

Doctors are warning that attempts to remove earwax on your own may be dangerous for hearing. Produced for cleaning and protecting the ears, earwax collects dirt, dust, and other matter so that it doesn’t continue into the ear and result in damage. Dr. Seth Schwartz of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck ...click here to read more

Doctors are warning that trying to remove earwax on your own may be dangerous to hearing. Produced for cleaning and protecting the ears, earwax collects dust, dirt, and other matter so that it doesn’t get into the ear and cause damage.  Dr. Seth Schwartz of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery ...click here to read more

This health news roundup discusses Meniere’s disease, an inner ear disorder, along with other ear conditions, natural remedies for ear problems, and tinnitus – which is ringing in the ears. Below you will discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Meniere’s disease, tinnitus as a symptom in Meniere’s disease, other symptoms of Meniere’s disease such ...click here to read more

A new test has been developed for detecting hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss cannot be diagnosed traditionally as standard hearing tests show normal or near-normal results. Many patients are told their hearing is fine, and yet their hearing quality is less than perfect. Leslie R. Bernstein who conducted the study explained, “We now have ...click here to read more

Ringing in the ears is a hearing condition in which a patient hears constant ringing, buzzing, or humming even when no sound is present. For some, tinnitus may only be noticeable at night or in quiet environments, as the ringing isn’t as noticeable when the noise is present. Because of this constant ringing, tinnitus can ...click here to read more

Vertigo is one of the most common symptoms leading people to seek medical attention, and the problem is not as cut-and-dry as you might think. Some people who experience dizziness and are unbalanced when walking could, in fact, be suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) or they could have Meniere’s disease. As it turns ...click here to read more