Tom is getting a brand new knee and he’s super pumped! Hey, the things you look forward to change as you get older. He will be capable of moving around more freely and will experience less pain with his new knee. So Tom is admitted, the operation is a success, and Tom heads home! That’s […]
Your hearing won’t be just gone one day when you wake up. For most individuals, hearing loss comes in degrees, especially when it is related to aging. You may not realize it’s occurring right away but some indicators do show up earlier. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are discrete. Recognizing them sooner is […]
Isn’t pizza great? As long as it meets a few basic criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) regardless of the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s also like hearing loss. As long as you are having trouble hearing sound, whether it’s related to a blockage, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s still hearing loss. Usually, when […]
Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Thanks to its really long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so big that it was afraid of no predator. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is known as Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a […]
Summer has finally arrived! This summer season has a lot of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out enjoying summer, do keep in mind that your hearing can be damaged by loud noises. So it’s important to take […]
When you take a shower, always remember to clean your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a child you even remember your parents telling you to do it. That’s the type of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in […]
Do you know what a cyborg is? You likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (the human condition is often cleverly portrayed with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely outlandish. But the reality is that, technically, anybody who wears a pair of […]
Back in the old days they were known as “books-on-tape”. Naturally, that was long before CDs, much less digital streaming. These days, people call them audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you can listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s a bit like when you […]
Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? It’s not an enjoyable situation. Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably open your hood and have a look at your engine. Humorously, you still do this despite […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. For example, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and effectively measure what you hear. So getting a hearing test will be essential in figuring out what’s happening with your hearing. But there’s no need to worry or stress out because a hearing […]
