Stop cleaning your ears the wrong way because doctors say it is doing real damage
Almost everyone has been told to clean their ears at some point. The instruction feels hygienic, responsible and perfectly reasonable. The problem is that the method most people reach for, the cotton swab, happens to be the one thing that specialists consistently warn against. The cotton swab market generated over 800 million dollars in sales […]
Four ways to protect your ears from hearing loss before the damage becomes permanent
Most young adults are reasonably good at taking care of their bodies. They work out, manage their stress and try to eat well. But there is one part of physical health that rarely makes it onto anyone’s wellness checklist, and audiologists say the oversight is creating a problem that shows up quietly and builds over […]
The real damage wearing AirPods all day does to your ears
Wireless earbuds have become a near-constant fixture in daily life. Whether someone is commuting, exercising, working, or simply walking down the street, AirPods and their competitors are almost always within reach and often inside the ear. For many users, slipping them in has become as automatic as putting on shoes. But health experts and major […]
Hearing loss: 4 effective ways to block noise damage
Most young adults already know the drill when it comes to taking care of themselves therapy for mental health, cardio and strength training for the body, a balanced diet for the heart. But there is one part of the body that rarely makes the list: the ears. that oversight can come with lasting consequences. There […]
Why Q-tips and ears are a combination doctors hate
The instinct to clean the ears with a cotton swab is one of the most common grooming habits in the country, but ear specialists say it routinely causes the opposite of what people intend. Rather than removing earwax with Q-tips, inserting Q-tips into the ear canal tends to push the wax further inward, compressing it […]