Finally, it’s summer!! That means it’s time to get out and enjoy all the fun experiences that the season has to provide. But don’t forget about your hearing’s health before you head out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or perhaps an enjoyable backyard barbecue. When you’re out enjoying summer, remember that […]
Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s hard not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even recall getting that advice as a kid. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that kind of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be pretty helpful. Uncontrolled earwax buildup can […]
What is a cyborg? You most likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly used to touch on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem wildly bizarre. But actually, someone wearing something as simple as a pair of glasses […]
Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, way back when. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like having someone read a book aloud […]
Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! You have to pull your car safely to the side of the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably pop your hood and take a look at your engine. What’s funny is that you do this even […]
The majority of people don’t want to talk about the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s a problem many people deal with. Hearing loss can create communication barriers that result in misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect time to show your […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt advertised as “one size fits all” but when you went to put it on, you were disheartened to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s truly frustrating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only true with clothing, […]
Are you forgetting something? It isn’t your imagination. It really is getting harder to remember things in daily life. Loss of memory seems to progress rather quickly once it’s detected. 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 memory […]
If you or someone you know has mild hearing loss, it is important that you educate yourself about it as much as you can. This is to help you better cope with your condition and steer clear of making important decisions based on incorrect information. When you’re dealing with hearing loss, ignore the following myths. […]
Every day scientists are coming up with new cures. That can be a good thing and a bad thing. You may think that you really don’t need to be all that careful about your hearing because you saw some encouraging research about potential future cures for deafness. You’ll feel like they will probably have a […]
