Zachary Allen: They told me I can’t because I’m deaf
Zachary Allen, from Chalfont St Peter (11), was diagnosed as deaf aged three and at eight was given cochlear implants in a bid to aid his speech perception, hearing and overall quality of life, but like all children of his [...]
DIABETES AND HEARING LOSS
DiabetesGlobally, an estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980 as a result in a huge growth of type two diabetes cause by poor diet and lifestyle. It is estimated that just over 4 million people have diabetes [...]
The links between hearing loss and diabetes (Audio Clip)
Listen to Paula discussing the links between hearing loss and diabetes with Nana Akua on BBC Three Counties Radio. LAUNCH AUDIO IN NEW BROWSER
Diabetes can dramatically affect your hearing
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Why you need to look After your hearing when travelling
By Paula Cook, Audiologist & MD of Aston HearingEver thought about why people so frequently get ear infections or problems with their ears when on holiday? Since holiday season is coming up, we thought we would gently mention it’s not [...]
Surf’s Up – but Wrap Up those Ears – Dude!
As well as all the obvious risks with watersports, there is a risk of deafness for all surfers, by a relatively unknown condition caused by the cold sea. It’s called Exostosis, otherwise known as’ Surfer’s Ear’. With more and more [...]