When It’s OK to Buy an Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid
People want more affordable and accessible options for hearing loss. But is it really a good idea to fit yourself for a hearing aid?
Listen Up! 11 Surprising Things That Could Ruin Your Hearing
Don't just blame your age.
If You Live in Any of These Places, You Might Lose Your Hearing
Noisy cities aren't just annoying—they could also put your hearing at risk.
What’s the Best Way to Clean Out Earwax—If You Can’t Use Q-Tips?
Experts reveal how cleaning out earwax with a cotton swab could lead to some hearing loss, plus, the right...
Do Throat Lozenges Really Work?
Sure, they taste good, but do they actually soothe a sore throat or quiet a cough? Read on.
Why You Should Never, Ever Use Q-Tips to Clean Your Ears
Doing so could lead to cringe-worthy consequences—and even land you in the ER.
How Bad Is It to Pick Your Nose?
Most people are guilty of this socially unacceptable practice from time to time, but use restraint: Picking your nose may...
Take Care of Your Voice: Why You Sound Hoarse (Or Old) and What to Do About It
Struggling to be heard? It may not be their hearing—but your volume.
Only 14 Percent of People With Hearing Loss Use Hearing Aids. This Is a Major Health Crisis.
Ignoring hearing loss can raise the risk of dementia, falls, and other serious health concerns. Here, a writer with hearing...
How to Sharpen Your Sense of Smell and Taste
Bodies change with age, but here's one change you may not know about: Your sense of smell and taste can...
Protect Your Hearing
Hear a pin drop with these ear-improving ideas
