Once you get used to your hearing aid, it’s hard to go without it. After all, your hearing aids are essential to connect with your world. But just like any technology, though, it will need to be upgraded eventually. A hearing aid’s typical lifespan A hearing aid will usually last 3 to 7 years. But […]
It isn’t like you simply wake up one day, and suddenly can’t hear. Hearing loss, particularly when it’s caused by aging, generally progresses in degrees. Some indicators appear earlier, though, and you don’t realize there is a problem immediately. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Recognizing them sooner is essential to slow […]
You Know when you’re viewing an action movie and the hero has a loud explosion close by and their ears start ringing? Well, at least some degree of mild brain trauma has likely happened to them. To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the bit that most action movies linger on. But that ringing in our […]
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. They fight when the doctor attempts to place the device in their ear. They may cry before they smile with joy. A range of emotions overtakes them. […]
Pizza is a fascinating thing. As long as it meets a few standard criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s also like hearing loss. Symptoms and manifestations are a consequence of many different issues – loud noises, genetic factors, age, ear blockages – but as long as you have difficulty […]
Have you ever slept with the window in your bedroom open and woken up to the lovely sound of birds singing as the sun is coming up? Most people probably don’t even know that the name for those bird-songs is the “dawn chorus”. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to […]
A car isn’t really an impulse buy (unless you’re very, very wealthy). Which means you will most likely do a great deal of research first. You have a good look at things such as gas mileage, overall price, and customer reviews. Google is your best friend these days. This amount of research is logical! For […]
Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered this volcano-laden landscape. Thanks to its extra long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so large that it was afraid of no predator. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds simultaneously, that’s a […]
Denial is a typical first reaction. My loved one must be just making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it actually is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between the two of you. She is always asking you to repeat what you said. It’s […]
Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season has tons of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, remember to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, remember that your hearing can be damaged by loud noises. In the summer you’re a lot more likely to be exposed […]
