It’s not like you simply wake up one day, and suddenly can’t hear. For most people, hearing loss happens in degrees, particularly when it is linked to aging. Some indicators appear earlier, though, and you don’t realize there is an issue immediately. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Delaying the development of
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something explodes near the hero and the sound gets all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, at least some amount of mild brain trauma has likely happened to them. Obviously, action movies don’t highlight the brain injury part. But that ringing in our hero’s ears signifies a condition called
You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. Babies hearing their mother’s voices for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. Sometimes, initially, the baby is resistant. When the doctor attempts to put the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. They might cry before they smile with delight. A variety of
Pizza is an interesting thing. 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. Symptoms and presentations are caused by many different issues – loud noises, genetic factors, age, ear obstructions – but as long as you have trouble
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 term for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. For whatever reason, birds see the sun coming up and decide to start belting out their favorite songs. Each type of bird has its
If you aren’t very wealthy, a car really isn’t an impulse buy. Which means you will probably do a lot of research first. You have a good look at things like gas mileage, overall price, and customer reviews. (You’re on Google a lot.) It makes sense to do this amount of research. For most individuals
The world was rather different millions of years ago. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered 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. When you’re hearing two sounds simultaneously, that’s a hearing condition called
Denial is a typical first response. My loved one must be just making it seem like their hearing loss is worse than it really is. She’s not old enough to need a hearing aid. Maybe, the two of you have started to joke around with each other about it. She is always requesting that you
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
Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to find at grocery stores? An entire gallon of ice cream, yum! But you start to become more specific in your taste as you mature. You start opting for the more specialized ice cream: the Haagen-Daaz, the Tillamook, the Ben & Jerry’s. All of
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
