TikTok has some really awesome videos you’ve most likely seen. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. Sometimes, at first, the baby is reluctant. They struggle when the doctor attempts to place the device in their ear. Before they smile with joy, they might […]
Pizza is an interesting thing. You can change the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses involved, but as long as it meets a few standard criteria, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is similar. As long as you are having trouble hearing sound, whether it’s caused by an obstruction, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s […]
Have you ever woken up after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a beautiful song through your open window? Most people probably don’t even know that those bird songs are called the “dawn chorus”. For whatever reason, birds see the sun coming up and choose to start singing their favorite songs. The songs of […]
A car isn’t really an impulse buy (unless you’re really rich). So a great deal of research is most likely the first step you take. You look at reviews, you compare prices, and you evaluate gas mileage. Google is your best friend these days. It is sensible to do this level of research. You’re about […]
Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. 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, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is known as Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a hearing affliction that causes […]
It’s a normal first reaction – denial. My loved one must be simply making it seem like their hearing loss is more severe than it actually is. She’s too young to require a hearing aid. It’s possible, the both of you have begun to joke around with one another about it. Your loved one constantly […]
Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season has a lot of fun. But before you go to the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, remember that your hearing can be harmed by loud noises. In the summer you’re much more likely to […]
Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to get at grocery stores? An entire gallon of ice cream, yum! But you start to become more particular in your taste as you get older. Your ice cream preferences get more specialized and you have a tendency to go for your favorite brand. […]
Don’t forget to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even remember getting that advice as a child. 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 accumulation […]
While it could be true that older hearing aids are better than no hearing aids, it’s likely that what small advantage you get from them comes at a cost. Within the last few years, hearing aid technology has made considerable advancements. Ten years ago many of the features of current hearing aids weren’t even on […]