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Great news for this hearing impaired Montreal teenager! New techniques for a procedure approved by Health Canada has made a big difference in this teens life. We wish her all the best! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-children-s-hospital-bone-anchored-hearing-aid-1.3329558

The holiday season is fast approaching! For many people it is a wonderful, festive time of year, even though it can get a little hectic. Over the next month you will probably spend more time socializing both at work and at home with friends and family and spending more time in crowed stores, malls and restaurants. One common element in all of this is more time spent in crowed and noisy environme

Broccoli is a sort of a “wonder food” – so many benefits! Along with high levels of calcium and vitamin K, Broccoli is a food packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants may reduce the free radicals that can damage the nerve tissue in your inner ears. If you’re looking for some inspiration, check out these family-friendly ideas to bring broccoli to your plate tonight! http://www.realsimple.com/f

Regular exercise can play a big role in helping to prevent diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Diabetes comes with an increased risk of hearing loss. Exercising to avoid these health conditions may also help to decrease your chance of hearing loss.

Give your immune system a boost with foods rich in Zinc. Zinc can also be helpful in keeping away the germs that cause colds, including those painful ear infections. Foods rich in zinc include beans, oysters, beef and cashews (just to name a few). As we enter the cooler months, check out this link for some tips on making a healthy (and delicious) chili! http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cook