Hearing Health

When you think you are hearing sound, what's really happening is that your ear is transmitting the vibration of particles and your brain is translating them into electrical signals that you can recognize as sound.

When a toddler doesn’t reach the developmental milestone of speech, his or her hearing is tested first. When prisoners are punished by being put in isolation they are at risk for developing mental illness. Both of these examples underscore that stimulation of our sense of hearing is critical to our health and development. Even though you think you are hearing sound, what's really happening is that your ear is transmitting the vibration of particles and you're bringing and translating them into electrical signals that you can recognize as sound. Many conditions can affect the ear. One of the most common is infection especially in childhood because that you're still developing children are prone to ear infections when moisture is trapped, as viruses and bacteria thrive in a moist environment. At the other end of the age spectrum, older people often experience a decreased ability to hear. That can lead to depression, withdraw from society, and they can threaten their overall health. Hearing aid can make a big difference. Learn more about hearing here or share your story or experience with icyou.