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The world was extremely different millions of years ago. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so large, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is called Diplodocus. When you’re hearing two sounds at the same time, that’s
Denial is a typical first response. My loved one must be simply making it seem like their hearing loss is worse than it actually is. She’s not old enough to need a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between the two of you. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. It’s
Summer has finally arrived! That means it’s time to go out and partake in all of the exciting experiences that the season has to offer. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out enjoying summer, don’t forget that your hearing
Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to find at grocery stores? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But as you get older, you start to get a bit more specific. Your ice cream preferences get more specialized and you tend to go for your favorite brand. All of a
Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Perhaps you even remember getting that advice as a child. That’s the kind of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of childhood. But it’s also good advice. Your hearing can be
What’s a cyborg? You most likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think of a cyborg, especially if you love science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly used to touch on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely outlandish. But in reality, someone wearing something as simple as a pair of
You go out of your way to ensure your hearing aids are well cared for. Cleaning them daily, you make sure they are safe and snug on their charger when you go to bed. Suddenly and distressingly, your hearing aids are no longer working the way they once did. There are several things you can
While it might be true that older hearing aids are better than no hearing aids, it’s likely that what small advantage you get from them comes at a cost. Within the last few years, hearing aid technology has made significant advancements. Ten years ago many of the features of modern hearing aids weren’t even on
Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be alleviated easily with the use of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. However, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and unaddressed. For people with hearing loss, this can bring about feelings of social-isolation and depression. It can also lead to a breakdown in personal and work relationships,
We used to call them books-on-tape, way back when. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. Today, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s a bit like when you were younger and a teacher or parent
Do you recall the old tale about Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you might have been taught that he migrated across the United States, bringing the gift of nourishing apples to every community he visited (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). That’s only somewhat true. The
Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? It’s not an enjoyable situation. You have to pull your car off the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably pop your hood and have a look at your engine. What’s strange is that you do this even though
