Isn’t pizza great? As long as it meets a few standard criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. Hearing loss is similar. Symptoms and presentations are due to many different problems – loud noises, genetics, age, ear blockages – but as long as you have trouble hearing sounds, it’s still hearing […]
Millions of years ago, the world was a lot different. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Thanks to its really long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so large that it feared no predator. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is known as Diplodocus. When you’re hearing two sounds at the same time, […]
Summer has finally arrived! That means it’s time to get out and enjoy all the exciting experiences that the season has to offer. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, remember to protect your hearing. Loud noises can damage your hearing, even if you don’t think they’re that loud. So […]
Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Perhaps when you were a kid you even remember your parents telling you to do it. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that kind of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be […]
What is a cyborg? If you get swept up in science fiction movies, you most likely think of cyborgs as sort of half-human, half machine characters (the human condition is frequently cleverly depicted with these characters). You can get some truly fantastic cyborgs in Hollywood. But the truth is that, technically, anybody who wears a […]
In the past they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s a lot like having somebody read a book aloud to you (okay, […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun situation. Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you probably open your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite […]
It’s something lots of individuals cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Hearing loss can create communication hurdles that result in misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect opportunity to show your love and appreciation […]
Have you ever bought one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be disappointed (and shocked) when the shirt doesn’t, in fact, fit as advertised? It’s kind of a bummer, right? The fact is that there’s pretty much nothing in the world that is really a “one size fits all”. That’s not only […]
Feel like you might be forgetting something crucial? It isn’t your imagination. It really is becoming more difficult to remember things in daily life. Loss of memory seems to develop fairly quickly once it’s detected. It becomes more debilitating the more you become aware of it. Did you know memory loss is connected to hearing […]
