It’s not like you simply wake up one day, and your hearing is gone. For most people, hearing loss happens in degrees, particularly when it is related to aging. You might not detect it’s happening immediately but some indicators do appear earlier. These initially developing symptoms advance very subtly. Recognizing them sooner is essential to […]
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something blows up next to the hero and the sound gets all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, guess what: that likely means our hero suffered at least a minor traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the bit that most action movies focus on. But that […]
TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve most likely seen. Babies, after they just get fitted for hearing aids, hearing their mother’s voice for the first time. In some of these videos, the baby is uncertain at first. They struggle when the doctor attempts to place the device in their ear. Before they smile with […]
Pizza is a fascinating thing. You can switch up the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses involved, but as long as it meets some standard criteria, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is also like this. Symptoms and presentations are due to many different issues – loud noises, genetics, age, ear blockages – but as long […]
Have you ever awoke after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a beautiful song through your open window? Turns out, there’s a name for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to sing out their favorite melody. Each species has its own set of […]
If you aren’t very wealthy, a car isn’t really an impulse buy. So a great deal of research is most likely the first step you take. You look at reviews, you assess prices, and you evaluate gas mileage. (You’re on Google a lot.) This amount of research makes sense! You’re about to spend tens of […]
The world was rather different millions of years ago. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so big, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. Diplacusis is a hearing affliction that causes you to hear two […]
It’s a common first reaction – denial. My loved one must be just making it seem like their hearing loss is more severe than it really is. She’s not old enough to need a hearing aid. Maybe, the both of you have begun to joke around with one another about it. Your loved one constantly […]
Finally, it’s summer!! This summer season has tons of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. Loud noises can harm your hearing, even if you don’t think they’re that loud. So it’s important to take steps to protect your ears, especially […]
Do you recall those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to get at supermarkets? As a kid, they were awesome because they offered a whole gallon of ice cream, that’s a lot of frozen custard and high-fructose corn syrup! But as you get older, you start to get a little more particular. Your ice […]
