Hearing/Ear Health

Why Hearing Aids May Not Help


Study: People with difficulty understanding spoken words have less brain tissue in a the speech recognition region.

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Easing Tormenting Ringing


Millions of Americans have tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of an environmental source. But help is available.

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Estrogen Vital to Hearing


The hormone estrogen plays a direct role in how the brain processes sounds -- both in men and women -- scientists say.

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I know I'm not hearing so well these days, but I loathe the thought of getting a hearing aid. I feel it's going to make me look old. Any advice?

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At the risk of missing out on scintillating conversation, you know you have to get a hearing aid. Luckily, there are hearing devices today that can ... Read More...
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How You Hear

This short animation from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders -- part of the National Institutes of Health -- depicts how sound travels through the ear until it is "heard" by the brain.

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Making Sense of Menopause

Hot flashes, mood swings, difficulty sleeping -- these are some of the perimenopause symptoms you've been dealing with. Share your experiences, thoughts, frustrations and meditations on the life change you're going through. And if you've lived and learned from menopause, share your wisdom here.

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Women's Health

Welcome! Here, we discuss the many issues that affect women in today's society. Feel free to start a discussion on a topic that interests you and we'll try to hash it over together. With more input and participation, we'll all be able to benefit from the submitted comments and insights.
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