Summer has finally arrived! This summer season offers tons of fun. But before you go to the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, remember to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, don’t forget that your hearing can be harmed by loud noises. So it’s essential to take measures to safeguard […]
When you take a shower, always remember to wash your ears. It’s hard not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Perhaps when you were a child you even remember your parents telling you to do it. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that sort of memory can take you back to simpler […]
Are you familiar with what a cyborg is? If you get swept up in science fiction movies, you likely think of cyborgs as kind of half-human, half machine characters (these characters are typically cleverly utilized to touch on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem wildly bizarre. But actually, someone wearing something as basic as […]
In the past they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. Nowadays, people call them audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a far better name). An audiobook gives you the ability to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s kind of like having […]
Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. Then you probably open your hood and take a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s strange is that you do this even though you have no […]
Most people don’t want to talk about the impact hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people deal with. Hearing loss can cause communication barriers that result in misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. This is the perfect time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved one […]
Have you ever bought one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and shocked) when the shirt doesn’t, in fact, fit as advertised? That’s truly frustrating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only relevant with clothing, it’s also true with […]
Feel like you may be forgetting something crucial? It isn’t your imagination. Remembering day-to-day things is becoming harder and harder. Loss of memory seems to progress rather quickly once it’s noticed. It becomes more incapacitating the more aware of it you become. The majority of people don’t realize that there’s a connection between loss of […]
If you or someone you know has minor hearing loss, it is important that you educate yourself about it as much as possible. This is to help you better cope with your condition and steer clear of making significant decisions based on inaccurate information. Here are some common myths to ignore when suffering from minor […]
New cures are regularly being found. That can be a good thing and a bad thing. For instance, you may look at encouraging new research in the area of curing hearing loss and you figure you don’t really have to be all that careful. By the time you start showing symptoms of hearing loss, you […]
