Dementia is the condition Brits are most worried about developing – but three in four have no idea the onset can be caused by hearing loss. A recent study claimed that tackling hearing loss can reduce the risk of dementia. But research of 3,000 adults found 55% have shown at least one sign their hearing … Read more
Should you have any worries about your hearing, it’s advisable to consult with an audiologist for a professional assessment. The human ear typically has a hearing range from 500 Hz to 20,000 Hz, with most people being able to detect sounds up to 20,000 Hz before the age of 30. From ages 31-40, the ability … Read more
Recently, my cousin got me a ticket to a comedy show entirely in Spanish. At the Hollywood Improv, Venezuelan-born comedian Angelo Colina and Netflix organized for five stand-ups to perform for a full room of Colombians, Mexicans, Venezuelans, Salvadorans, Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. At first, I didn’t want to go. I speak Spanish, kind of. … Read more
“I can actually see the shapes of the leaves on the trees!” I exclaimed to my doctor while gazing out the window. I was 12 years old and just got my first pair of glasses. My vision had been impaired long enough for me to not realize what I was missing. The same thing happened … Read more
The test, created by hearing health platform eargym, is based on an academic study and measures how well users’ ears pick up high-pitched sounds. As we get older, we increasingly struggle to hear higher frequencies. To complete the check, users press play on the video below and press pause when they can no longer hear … Read more
