Hearing & Hearing Loss: Your Hearing Health

The Ear

We hear sounds all day long, but how does this work? Learn everything you need to know about how the human ear and our hearing works.

Understanding Ear Ossicles: the malleus, incus, and stapes

The ossicles are a vital component of the human auditory system. They are responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. Composed of three tiny bones—the malleus, incus, and stapes—the ossicles play a crucial role in hearing. This article aims to explore the functions, anatomy, and conditions affecting the ossicles, as well as treatment options for damaged ossicles.

Unveiling the link: hearing aids can help protect your brain power

Hearing health is about so much more than your ears. It can have a direct impact on your cognitive health and well-being (1). Researchers have found out that people with untreated hearing loss have a higher risk to develop dementia compared to people with good hearing (2).

Hearing Loss Myth Busting

Even though millions of people are affected by hearing loss, there are still a lot of misconceptions and myths surrounding hearing loss that can prevent Kiwis from getting the hearing help they need.

How to Clear a Blocked Ear: a step by step guide

Blocked and clogged ears can be irritating. They can affect your hearing, disrupt your daily life and even result in permanent damage. At the same time, handling blocked ears improperly can make things worse. This step by step guide covers symptoms and types of blockage, home remedies and techniques, useful tool available at the pharmacy, potential medical complications, and when and why to see a medical professional.

Degrees of hearing loss

Everyone perceives hearing loss differently. Both the cause and the degree can vary. While aging is a common explanation for experiencing a certain degree of hearing loss, there are other possible causes for your hearing deterioration. Medical problems and prolonged exposure to loud noise can all be potential root causes. The degree of hearing loss can also vary from person to person.