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 safely to the side of the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably pop your hood and take a look at your engine. Humorously, you still do this […]
There are three kinds of people out there: individuals who find history to be amazingly interesting, people who think history is horribly dull, and those who believe history is full of aliens. The history of hearing aids isn’t about aliens (sorry not sorry). But it’s probably a lot weirder than you might believe. After all, […]
Even if you have an active, healthy lifestyle, you could experience hearing loss and specific cognitive concerns as you age. And a strong link between the two has been recognized by scientists which should never be dismissed. So don’t turn off that hearing aid. Depression is two times as likely in people who have untreated […]
Have you ever had an itch that you just couldn’t reach? Alright, there are two ways to consider it: The first thing you might think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you consider that spot on your back that […]
Musicians rock. They bring so much happiness to our lives with their performances. The drawback is that music is almost always loud, in fact, many individuals prefer it that way. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at an increased risk of being damaged. As you grow older, you’ll still want […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and subjectively calculate what you hear. So getting a hearing test will be vital in understanding what’s going on with your hearing. But there’s no need to worry or stress because a hearing test […]
It’s something a lot of people cope with, but most don’t want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Hearing loss can create communication hurdles that result in misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it a great opportunity to express your love […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt promoted 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? It’s kind of a bummer, right? There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only […]
Feel like you might be forgetting something crucial? You’re not imagining it. It really is getting more difficult to remember things in daily life. Once you become aware of it, memory loss seems to progress quickly. The more you are aware of it, the more debilitating it is. Did you know memory loss is connected […]
If you or someone you know has mild hearing loss, it is crucial that you educate yourself about it as much as you can. When you have accurate knowledge, you can avoid making bad choices and will be better able to deal with your condition. Here are some popular myths to disregard when you have […]