When babies are born, they undergo a series of tests that help their doctors determine if they can see, hear, and use their other senses normally. When babies fail to turn their heads at the sound of people talking or music playing, their doctors may then recommend that their parents start sensory treatment that can help these infants regain their hearing or learn to live with … [Read more...]
Sonic Bliss: Music as a Mood Booster
Stress is a part of everyday life. The importance lies in how we deal with it. Whereas one person might experience frazzled nerves while being caught a traffic jam, another person in the next car over might view the setback as an opportunity to mentally survey previous parts of the day and calmly think about whether certain responses were appropriate or if room for improvement … [Read more...]
Have You Heard? Latest Auditory News
Teeth Transmission For those who are deaf in one ear, the SoundBite Hearing System could be a non-surgical solution to their problem. The hearing system makes use of the concept of bone conduction, where sound vibrations travel through bones to the inner ear. In this instance, the sound would be transmitted through the patient’s teeth. The hearing system consists of a … [Read more...]