Finally, it’s summertime!! That means it’s time to go out and enjoy all the exciting experiences that the season has to offer. But don’t forget about your hearing’s health before you go out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or perhaps a great backyard get-together. When you’re out enjoying summer, remember that […]
When you shower, always remember to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a kid you even remember your parents telling you to do it. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that kind of memory can take you back to simpler times. But […]
What’s a cyborg? If you get swept up in science fiction movies, you probably think of cyborgs as kind of half-human, half machine characters (these characters are usually cleverly utilized to comment on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely bizarre. But the truth is that, technically, anybody who wears a pair of glasses […]
Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, once upon a time. Of course, that was well before CDs, much less digital streaming. Nowadays, people call them audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like having […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun experience. You have to pull your car off the road. Then you most likely pop your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite the fact that […]
It’s something a lot of individuals cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Hearing loss can create communication barriers that lead to misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. This is the perfect time for you to express your love and appreciation for your loved one […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt advertised as “one size fits all” but when you went to put it on, you were discouraged to find that it didn’t fit at all? It’s sort of a bummer, isn’t it? The fact is that there’s virtually nothing in the world that is really a “one size fits […]
Feel like you may be forgetting something crucial? It isn’t your imagination. It really is becoming more difficult to remember things in everyday life. Loss of memory seems to advance fairly quickly once it’s noticed. It becomes more debilitating the more aware of it you become. Did you know memory loss is linked to hearing […]
If you or someone you know has mild hearing loss, it is essential that you educate yourself about it as much as you can. This is to help you better manage your condition and avoid making important decisions based on inaccurate information. When you’re dealing with hearing loss, disregard the following myths. Hearing loss isn’t […]
Every day scientists are coming up with new cures. That may be a positive or a negative. For instance, you might look at encouraging new research in the area of curing hearing loss and you decide you don’t really have to be all that careful. By the time you start showing symptoms of hearing loss, […]