A medical historian, cardiologist and musicologist walk into a room… It sounds like the set-up to a joke, but a team consisting of a medical historian, cardiologist and musicologist from the University of Michigan and University of Washington theorized that world-renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven could have suffered from a cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Why […]
Did you know cold weather requires extra protection for your hearing aids? Your ears aren’t the only thing compromised by winter temperatures.Follow these simple tips to help keep your hearing aids safe this winter. • Set your hearing aids for noise reduction Snow blowers and snowmobiles can produce sounds over 100 dB, so it’s important […]
Contrary to its bad reputation, earwax (or cerumen), is actually very beneficial to your ears. It acts as a natural cleanser, removing debris as it moves out of the ear. It also contains both antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, when your ears produce too much cerumen, your ear canal can become clogged, which can result in earaches, […]
