Your hearing won’t be just gone one day when you wake up. For most people, hearing loss comes in degrees, especially when it is linked to aging. You may not realize it’s occurring immediately but some indicators do appear earlier. These initially developing symptoms progress very subtly. Delaying the progression of hearing loss and its […]
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something explodes next to the hero and the sound goes all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, guess what: that probably means our hero suffered at least a minor traumatic brain injury! Obviously, action movies don’t highlight the brain injury part. But that ringing in our hero’s ears represents […]
You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after getting a hearing aid. In some videos, the baby is hesitant at first. When the doctor attempts to place the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. Before they smile with joy, they might cry […]
Pizza is an interesting thing. You can switch up 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 a hard time hearing sound, whether it’s related to a blockage, age, loud noise, or anything […]
A car isn’t really an impulse purchase (unless you’re very, very wealthy). So a great deal of research is probably the first thing you do. You have a good look at things like gas mileage, price point, and customer reviews. Google is your best friend these days. It is sensible to do this amount of […]
Millions of years ago, the world was a lot different. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered 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. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you to […]
It’s a normal first reaction – denial. My loved one must be simply making it seem like their hearing loss is worse than it really is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between the two of you. Your loved one constantly asks you to repeat yourself. It’s just […]
Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season has a lot of fun. But keep the health of your hearing in mind before you go out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or maybe a great backyard barbecue. Loud noises can harm your hearing, even if you don’t feel like they’re that loud. So […]
Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to find at supermarkets? As a kid, they were awesome because they promised a whole gallon of ice cream, that’s a lot of frozen custard and high-fructose corn syrup! But as you grow up, you start to get a bit more particular. Your ice […]
Don’t forget to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Perhaps you even remember getting that advice as a kid. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that sort of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be pretty helpful. Your hearing can […]
