The Winnipeg Hearing Blog is Polo Park Hearing Centre’s blog on everything to do with human hearing, hearing protection, hearing loss and general interest posts about everything from weird facts to how human hearing works. We run some regular themed blogs posts such as How Loud It It that features local venues with a sound profile worth knowing about.
A recent StatsCan report revealed 8.2 million people aged 40 to 79, has at least mild hearing loss in one ear. That number represents 54% of the age group measured by the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) for the period from 2012 to 2015. While that number is quite significant, it’s not the shocking part […]
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Matthew Hench’s satirical video takes aim at some of the stereotypical comments he hears from people about his hearing aids. We recommend checking out he part where he says “I don’t think I need glasses”. Ultimately though he sums it all up with this quote: If you have bad eyes you get glassess. If you
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We often told how frustrating it is when you live with someone that has untreated hearing loss. Repeating everything you say at least twice before being understood can put a serious strain on a person’s nerves. The constant misunderstandings lead to an endless supply of misunderstandings that lead to arguments born out of frustration and
Custom earplugs made from solid silicone make for some of the most convenient and effective hearing protection available. Convenience really counts when you factor in how often people will forego safety equipment because it can be annoying to wear. Nearly 1 out of every 4 adult Canadians reports having some hearing loss. Custom Hearing Aids
Starkey’s Livio AI is the first BTE (behind the ear) hearing aid to use artificial intelligence to provide superior sound quality. To aid you in improving your overall heath, Livio AI can also track both your mental and physical health. This Bluetooth enabled hearing aid is compatible with a variety of wireless devices, giving you
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While most people can feel their heartbeat, few can hear their own heartbeat. If you do hear your heartbeat, it may be a disorder called pulsatile tinnitus. If you hear “heartbeat” thumping, throbbing, or whooshing away in your ear – it may be pulsatile tinnitus. What Is Pulsatile Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a sensation of noise such as
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