TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve most likely watched. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing the voice of their mother for the first time. In some videos, the baby is uncertain at first. They struggle when the doctor attempts to place the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they […]
Isn’t pizza cool? You can change the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses concerned, but as long as it meets some basic criteria, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is similar. As long as you are having trouble hearing sound, whether it’s related to an obstruction, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s still hearing loss. […]
Have you ever slept with your bedroom window open and woken up to the lovely sound of birds singing just as the sun comes up? Turns out, there’s a term for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to belt out their favorite melody. The […]
If you aren’t very wealthy, a car isn’t really an impulse purchase. So a great deal of research is most likely the first thing you do. You take a good look at things such as gas mileage, price point, and customer reviews. Google is your best friend right now. This level of research makes sense! […]
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 […]