Damaging our ears daily

Our ear has developed to detect even very low-level sounds. Why? It’s a natural survival tool. Think about prey animals like rabbits or deer. Their hearing is exceptional as it helps them avoid predators. Our ear has evolved in much the same way. It might not be as sensitive as a rabbit’s, but it isn’t […]

Hearing loss – how it affects us

Hearing loss is incredibly common, especially as we age. In many cases it is age-related as parts and pathways get a little worn, but in plenty of other cases it can be caused by external factors or even something we are doing to ourselves. There are lots of us with, or going to get, hearing […]

Hearing and balance – the basics

How we hear sound Sound is transmitted through the air as sound waves from the environment. The sound waves are funnelled by the outer ear down the ear canal to the eardrum. The sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate, which sets the three connected tiny bones, ossicles, in the middle ear into motion. The […]