You’ve likely noted that when movies or television shows get really intense, they start using close-ups (perhaps even extreme close-ups). This is because more information than you’re likely even consciously aware of is conveyed by the human face. It’s no stretch to say that human beings are very facially focused. So it’s no surprise that […]
Once you get accustomed to your hearing aid, it’s hard to go without it. After all, your hearing aids are important to connect to your world. But it will periodically have to be updated or replaced just like all technology. The normal lifespan of a hearing aid From 3 to 7 years will be the […]
It’s not like you just wake up one day, and suddenly can’t hear. For most people, hearing loss comes in degrees, especially when it is associated with aging. You might not detect it’s occurring immediately but some indicators do show up earlier. These initially developing symptoms progress very discreetly. Delaying the development of hearing loss […]
You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a thunderous explosion close by and their ears start ringing? Well, at least some amount of mild brain trauma has likely happened to them. Obviously, action movies don’t highlight the brain injury part. But that high-pitched ringing is something known as tinnitus. Normally, […]
You’ve watched the videos on TikTok. Babies, after they just get hearing aids, hearing the voice of their mother for the first time. Sometimes, initially, the baby is resistant. When the doctor attempts to put the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. They may cry before they smile with delight. A range […]
Isn’t pizza cool? As long as it meets a few standard criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s also like hearing loss. As long as you are having difficulty hearing sound, whether it’s caused by a blockage, age, loud noise, or whatever else, it’s still hearing loss. Stopping the damage […]
Have you ever woken up after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a pleasant song through your open window? Most individuals 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 decide to start belting out their favorite songs. The […]
A car isn’t really an impulse purchase (unless you’re really rich). Which means you will most likely do a great deal of research first. You check out reviews, you assess prices, and you evaluate gas mileage. (You’re on Google a lot.) It is sensible to do this amount of research. You’re about to spend tens […]
The world was extremely different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Thanks to its extra long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so big that it feared no predator. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you to […]
It’s a normal first response – denial. Of course, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as advanced as it seems. She’s not old enough to need a hearing aid. Perhaps, it’s become a joke between both of you. Your loved one always asks you to repeat yourself. You laugh about it as if it’s simply […]
