6 Minute English What causes hearing loss?
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Sep 11, 2025 As we age, our hearing can deteriorate, but what causes this decline? The podcast dives into the anatomy of the ear, explaining how sound is processed. Discover fascinating details about the ear's components and learn intriguing facts, including the smallest bone in the body. The hosts also discuss potential solutions to mitigate age-related hearing loss. This engaging conversation blends health insights with new vocabulary, making it both informative and entertaining.
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Neil's Hearing Check-Up
- Neil describes suspecting his own hearing had worsened but tests showed he was fine.
- This illustrates how checks can reassure and catch problems early.
Tiny Ear Bones And The Smallest One
- The three smallest bones in the body sit in the middle ear and are crucial for amplification.
- The stirrup is the smallest of these three tiny bones.
How The Ear Converts Sound
- The ear has three main parts: outer, middle and inner, each with distinct roles in hearing.
- The middle ear amplifies sound via the eardrum and three tiny bones before passing signals inward.