The term “pitch perfect” is bandied about, most often by musicians and singers—but what does it mean to sound pitch-perfect, and is there a test for it?This seemingly natural ability to hit perfect pitch is amazing or frustrating, depending on ...

You may have noticed that, over the years, it has become harder to hear conversations, and you’ve been turning up the TV or radio to ever-increasing volumes. Perhaps friends and family who are your own age don’t notice, but your ...

Although one in eight people in the US over 12 years of age have hearing loss in both ears, not all these people have hearing aids. Some do not know where to find them, while others fail to find good ...

You may have noticed that you find people with soft voices or accents more difficult to hear than everyone else. Maybe you regularly need to ask others if they could repeat themselves, or music is more difficult to enjoy. Whether you’ve ...

Everyone has had some variation on the same experience. You leave a loud club, concert, factory floor, or worksite, and suddenly everything sounds a little muffled. There might be an irritating little ringing in the distance as well. If that ...

Unfortunately, you may no longer be all about that bass. Low-frequency hearing loss is a relatively rare condition, insidious in that it may be more difficult to notice. However, while it may interfere with rocking out to your favorite songs, ...

Hearing aids are small electronic or digital devices that help amplify sound. Offered in several styles (such as behind-the-ear or in-the-ear), hearing aids consist of four key components—a microphone, amplifier, receiver, and a power source. Keep reading to learn more about ...

At some point in most people’s lives, usually after a really good rock concert, it’s common to wonder if hearing loss can be reversed. The ability to hear is often unappreciated until it starts to fade. However, losing your hearing ...

Tone deafness is a disorder that prevents an individual from distinguishing between the pitch and tone of musical sounds. In extreme cases, such individuals may not have a sense of music at all.Even if you are a poor singer, it ...

Suffering from hearing loss can be made less debilitating by purchasing hearing aids from one of the top hearing aid brands.However, hearing aid prices and difficulty accessing them can make life even more difficult for people who don’t have the ...