Dr. Korner Koss, a neuroscientist at the University of Sussex, has dedicated the past two decades to studying the mechanics of hearing. His research focuses on the intricate hair cells within the ear that enable us to hear. By utilizing...

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HST-CNA - Communication with Patients who have Hearing Loss

6 Ways to Prevent Hearing Loss

Carrying your music collection in your pocket is irreplaceable, and so is your hearing. Keep your ears healthy to ensure you'll be hearing the sweet sounds of music for a long time.

This video discusses hearing and visual disabilities, highlighting various tools and symbols that aid accessibility for individuals with these impairments. It explains that hearing loss can vary in degree and may be mitigated with...

In this video, the speaker conducts a tone quiz to test the viewer's hearing ability. They explain that as people age, they may experience age-related hearing loss, which is a normal and gradual process. The video emphasizes the...

After a concert, you find it difficult to hear your friend rave about the show. It sounds like they're speaking from across the room, and it's tough to make out their voice over the ringing in your ears. But, by the next morning, the...

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Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, often...

In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to improve his senses: sight, hearing and touch. To prove that his sensory perception has been enhanced, Todd will compete in a safe-cracking...

Prebycusis is the scientific name for normal loss of hearing that happens as we age. Learn how and why this happens and test out your own hearing!

Dive into the intricacies of how we hear, from the journey of sound waves through the ear to the brain's ability to isolate and enhance conversations in noisy environments. Witness the fascinating tests conducted on diverse age groups...

Say whaaaaaat? Yep, it's about time we talk about the auditory system. Your ears are amazing things. Sure, they're a bit floppy, but they help us navigate the word around us just as much as our eyes. In the words of a wise man: To hear...

Whether it is the sight of colorful flowers, or the smell of freshly baked cookies, our senses are constantly at work. Breathtaking video footage and three-dimensional animations illustrate how complex sensory organs function. Special...

In this video, we will dissect the Weber-Rinne tests for determining the mechanism of hearing loss in an affected individual.

Is it difficult for babies with hearing loss to communicate and learn? How can people tell if babies can't hear? What is a cochlear implant? <br/>
Cochlear Implants, Part 1

Upon viewing the What is Sound video series, students will be able to do the following: Understand that sound is produced when matter vibrates. Explain that sound energy can travel through air, liquids, and solids, which are generally...

A group of scientists this week has found a chemical trick that might one day help block the harmful effects of loud noises on our ears, and another has built an underwater robot to take a look underneath Thwaites glacier.

Howcast - Loss of hearing creates unique lifestyle challenges for those afflicted. Here are some ways to help.

Tinnitus has been bothering humanity since Ancient Babylon, plaguing everyone from Leonardo da Vinci to Charles Darwin. Today, roughly one in seven people worldwide experiences this auditory sensation. So what exactly is tinnitus, and...

If you're not hearing impaired, you may wonder what it's like to wear a cochlear implant—what does it actually sound like? Unlike what you may think, cochlear implants don't generate sound like a hearing aid would. Instead, they actually...

The sounds we hear every day really do have effects on our health. Not just our ears, but our hearts and even our brains.

I believe that losing my hearing was one of the greatest gifts I've ever received, says elise Roy. As a disability rights lawyer and design thinker, she knows that being Deaf gives her a unique way of experiencing and reframing the world...

Did you know that a hearing aid can detect and increase the volume of sound?
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