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Hearing Loss and Risk of Falls

Hearing Loss and Risk of Falls

Did you know that even a mild hearing loss is linked to triple the risk of falls in older adults (Lin and Ferrucci, 2012)? There are three possible reasons why those with hearing loss are more likely to fall: Our awareness of our surroundings is not just from our eyes – it is also through [...]

Hearing Loss and Risk of FallsEditorial2019-08-12T13:38:48-04:00

10 Interesting Facts About Ears!

10 Interesting Facts About Ears!

Ear wax has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Human babies start to hear from 18 weeks in the womb. Your ears never stop hearing, even when you sleep. Your brain just ignores the sounds! Your ears never stop growing throughout life. Humans hear between 20 to 20,000Hz whereas dogs can hear between 40 to 60,000Hz – [...]

10 Interesting Facts About Ears!Editorial2019-06-07T15:54:57-04:00