Any process that encourages a person to listen more discriminately, particularly to sounds of the environment. The term was originally used by R.M. Schafer in his book Ear Cleaning (Toronto, BMI ...

But with so many ear-cleaning tools out there, it can be tough to know which ones to pick. Understanding which tools are safe ...

Medicare doesn’t cover routine ear cleanings. However, Medicare will cover cleaning if you have a serious earwax buildup that’s causing you pain or trouble hearing. You might be able to get ...

Consider picking up the Oto-Tip ($50), which rotates ... This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 6 Ways to Clean Your Ears Without Cotton Swabs.