We all know that hearing loss can affect us in our later years. After decades of exposure to everyday sound and noise, it comes as no surprise that the tiny, sensitive, hairlike organelles of the inner ear called stereocilia can be broken, bent, or otherwise damaged. Whether due to the natural aging process or exposure to noise in the workplace …

Have you ever left a social event feeling exhausted? If you are an introvert, this is one of the defining features that allows you to understand your personality. Although you might not necessarily avoid social situations or feel bothered by them, they can tend to sap your energy. When you get home from a party you might want to go …

What is the last situation that made you worry about hearing protection? If you found yourself at a loud concert, then perhaps you became concerned that the decibel level was too high. Those who work in factories, industrial sites, or other workplaces with heavy machinery might be concerned that their exposure to noise is enough to damage hearing. If you …