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Hearing

Echolocation - How animals see with their ears
Nature has found amazing ways of orienting itself in the environment. Some animals, such as bats and dolphins, have

Living with hearing loss
For many people, hearing loss is more than just a medical problem. It affects their social life, self-image and

Hearing loss in the family
Hearing loss not only affects the person affected, but also their immediate social environment. Relatives play a crucial role

Preventing hearing loss
Whether on the street, at work or during leisure time - our ears are exposed to a multitude of noises every day.

The history of hearing aids
The technology behind modern hearing aids today is impressive. Small, digital, powerful and barely visible, they help millions of people to hear.

Noise sources in everyday life
Noise is omnipresent. Whether in traffic, when vacuuming or through loud conversations - our environment is full of noise. Many of these

Hearing damage due to noise
Noise is part of everyday life for many people. Traffic noise, loud appliances, building sites or music at high volume characterize our surroundings. But

Water in the ear
Most people are familiar with the problem: when you go to the outdoor pool in summer, after a dip in the pool or while showering, you have

Tinnitus Noiser - A comprehensive guide
Tinnitus is a phenomenon that accompanies many people in their everyday lives. The constant ringing, hissing or buzzing in the ear can

Middle ear - functions & structure
The middle ear is a central link in the auditory chain. It transmits acoustic stimuli, equalizes pressure differences and at the same time protects

Blast trauma - causes and symptoms
Anyone who has ever heard a real gun or cannon shot, experienced how an airbag bursts or even

Inner ear - structure and function of the auditory organ
The inner ear plays a crucial role in our hearing and perception of balance. It receives sound waves, converts them into

Hearing loss in old age
Hearing loss in old age, also known as presbycusis, is one of the most common causes of hearing loss in old age. This

Hearing health - 8 tips for healthy hearing
Hearing is one of our most important abilities, as it enables us to communicate, recognize sounds and voices, understand the emotions

Hearing development in infants and children
Hearing is one of the first senses to develop in an unborn child - and it remains crucial for the child's development.

Auditory nerve - functions & diseases
The auditory nerve plays a decisive role in how acoustic stimuli from the environment are processed in the brain. It does not transmit

Auditory ossicles - structure, function and importance for hearing
The auditory ossicles are tiny, but of great importance: without them, hearing as we know it would not be possible.

Absolute hearing
Some call it a curse, others a blessing: Absolute pitch. The famous composers Beethoven, Mozart and Bach

Hearing protection
Our hearing is a miracle of nature - and that is precisely why we should guard it like a treasure. Noise is everywhere and

How does hearing work?
From sound to auditory perception The process of hearing is amazingly complex and fascinating. The finely tuned mechanisms of our hearing enable us to

Auditory perception
We are constantly surrounded by a variety of sounds, from the gentle breeze blowing through the trees to

The importance of hearing for language development
Hearing plays a crucial role in a child's linguistic development. But what happens if the child has difficulties

The effects of noise and sounds on human hearing
You've probably had a day when the noise around you was just too much. The

10 facts about hearing
10 things about hearing that you probably didn't know yet The world of hearing is complex and exciting, our
