The inventor of today’s recording techniques—with multiple ways to manipulate sound—would have been 109 this June 9. That would be Les Paul, the man whose signature is blazoned on the famous Gibson guitar.
Healthy Hearing Starts at Home
Even with this elevated awareness about the harm from excess noise, sometimes it’s hard to get this message to stick at home. Here is how I helped steer my kids, who are now teenagers, steer toward healthy hearing habits.
Who Hears the Hoot?
One dear friend and Native Elder was very hard of hearing. When I visited him we would be yelling at each other and having a good laugh.
Help Childen With Hearing Loss Be Camp-Ready
Alongside the typical checklist for camp preparations, such as bug spray and sunscreen, consider preparing for scenarios where your child may need to speak up about communication needs and otherwise self-advocate so they can fully participate.
Sound Encoding in the Auditory Midbrain
While individual neurons in the auditory midbrain may not accurately convey information about sound features, the collective activity of these neurons accurately represents sounds.
Monster Rats and More
I’ve been collecting these anecdotes that I hope help those of us living with hearing loss to remember that laughter can be the best medicine
Brain Response Test Reveals Hearing Clarity
Babies are too young to do hearing tests until 8 to 10 months of age, and at such young ages, tracking brain waves to sounds is the only reliable way to assess hearing.
All in Stride
My hearing loss was defined as “moderately severe, sloping upward to mild”—which basically means I don’t hear at all at the exact frequencies of my husband’s voice.
Effects of Cochlear Implantation and Steroids on the Aging Guinea Pig Cochlea
The causes behind residual hearing loss following cochlear implantation are complex and varied. Studies such as this one provide clues as to what to focus on in order to improve the acoustic experience of cochlear implant recipients.