by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Hearing loss in a spouse adversely affects marriages. This should be no surprise. In fact, according to a recent survey of baby boomers with hard of hearing spouses, 48% “of the respondents feel that their marriage has suffered because of their spouse’s hearing loss.” (1) This does not have to be. […]
Hearing in Noise—There Is No Magic Device—But Used Correctly, Some Assistive Devices Work Surprisingly Well
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: My biggest wish right now is to be able to hear better in a noisy place like a restaurant, or at a social gathering where I am moving around. I know the PockeTalker works, but that means carrying it, and I like to have my hands free. I […]
Some Tinnitus Linked to Touch-Sensitive Nerves in Head and Neck
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. New research reveals that for some people with hearing loss, the tinnitus associated with hearing loss stems from over-active sensory nerves in the face and neck.(1) After hearing loss occurs, for some reason, touch-sensing nerves in the face and neck step up their activity in the brain. The result is that […]
Implantable Hearing Aids—How Do You Set the Volume?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: One question about the implantable hearing aid…Is there any “volume control?” In checking Otologics’ website, it does not appear to have one since it’s all internal. I would be fearful that it could be turned up too loud and do damage to the hearing. Actually, I was just […]
Hypothyroidism and Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I recently was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). I have also been noticing an increased hearing loss. My doctor tells me that there is a connection between hypothyroidism and hearing loss, but I haven’t had other symptoms associated with the problem such as fatigue, lethargy and weight […]
Remifemin and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: In your book “Take Control of Your Tinnitus—Here’s How” you speak of black cohosh as a possible tinnitus treatment. I have tinnitus and I am trying to get off HRT [hormone replacement therapy drugs]. I looked at a lot of web sites and it seemed that black cohosh especially […]