When you think about hobbies and recreational activities, do you think about your hearing? Many people don’t. In fact, in a recent UK survey, two thirds of respondents did not think hearing protection was necessary for their favourite activities, which included everything from baking and gardening to playing video games…

An October 2024 article in the scientific journal Nature examined the findings of a recent audiology study on the influence of cognitive functions on a listener’s ability to remember information given during a conversation. The study revealed that cognitive abilities significantly impact how well listeners can recall information, particularly when engaged in…

Hearing loss is something that affects many Canadians. As many as 38% of adults aged 20-79 deal with it. It often occurs naturally as part of the aging process, but can also be caused by trauma, loud noises, medications, or diseases. Fortunately, if you’re one of the many in Calgary…

Did you hear about the dentist who couldn’t hear the drill anymore? He had a sound reason to call an audiologist! While dentistry might not seem like a noisy profession, dental practitioners are exposed to constant high-frequency sounds that can take a toll on their hearing over time. Noise-induced hearing…

Hearing loss is often associated with the process of aging, and most people don’t expect to experience any hearing impairment until they reach a certain age. However, a recent study suggests that covid can be associated with increasing risks of hearing loss in young adults, which raises awareness about the…

Microplastics are a hot-button issue when talking about our environmental impact. There’s a lot of concern about their effects on human health and what kind of risks they pose. A new study has emerged that suggests microplastics may be causing hearing loss and balance issues in mice. Let’s take a…