How Hearing Works

So, if the brain can’t hear the sound well (because of hearing loss or earplugs), it will try to intensify the sound in the brain.

Researchers have not determined why some people have such severe sound sensitivities. It is apparent, however, that they are real and in some instances are debilitating. But there is help.

When sound input comes from only one ear, it becomes difficult to hear localized sound and to determine direction.

Tails are why arboreal animals, like squirrels and monkeys, can maintain perfect balance while moving at high speeds through treetops.

The room is spinning. When I roll over in bed I get dizzy. When I look up in the shower to rinse my hair, I almost fall down. I’ve tried not to move because I’m afraid I will get dizzy. These [...]

Imagine yourself miniaturized and given the opportunity to take a grand tour through your hearing mechanism. What would your trip be like?

Having a better understanding of how your ears convert sound into information can help you collaborate with your provider to create better hearing solutions for a lifetime.

So before reaching for the cotton swabs, you should know that earwax performs several important functions for our ears and hearing system.

We hear in our ears, but we process and understand sound in our brain. Hearing aids can help a person detect sounds that are no longer in their range of audibility, but they don’t necessarily [...]

Has your audiologist recommended “binaural hearing devices”? Don’t panic. Binaural simply means “two ears” – which is what nature gave you.