You Know when you’re viewing an action movie and the hero has a loud explosion nearby and their ears begin to ring? Well, at least some level of minor brain trauma has likely happened to them. To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the bit that most action movies focus on. But that high-pitched ringing is […]
You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. In some of these videos, the baby is uncertain at first. They fight when the doctor tries to place the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they may […]
Pizza is an interesting 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. That’s similar to hearing loss. As long as you are having trouble hearing sound, whether it’s due to an obstruction, age, loud noise, or anything else, […]
Have you ever awoke after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a pleasant song through your open window? Most people probably aren’t even aware that the name for those bird-songs is the “dawn chorus”. For whatever reason, birds see the sun coming up and choose to start belting out their favorite songs. Each type […]
A car isn’t really an impulse buy (unless you’re very, very wealthy). So a great deal of research is most likely the first thing you do. You look at reviews, you compare prices, and you evaluate gas mileage. Google is your best friend right now. This amount of research makes sense! You’re about to spend […]
The world was very different millions of years ago. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered this volcano-laden landscape. Thanks to its extra 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 called Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you to […]
It’s a common first response – denial. Surely, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as bad as it seems. She’s too young to require a hearing aid. It’s possible, the two of you have begun to joke around with each other about it. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. It’s just […]
Summer has finally arrived! This summer season offers tons of fun. But before you go to the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, do keep in mind that your hearing can be damaged by loud noises. During the summer you’re much […]
Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to get at grocery stores? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But as you grow up, you begin to get a little more particular. Your ice cream tastes become more specialized and you tend to opt for your favorite brand. Those little containers […]
When you shower, always remember to wash your ears. Whenever you say that, you inevitably use your “parent voice”. Maybe you even recall getting that advice as a kid. That’s the sort of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of youth. But that advice can […]
