Hearing Loss Articles

Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so large, due to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds at the same time, […]

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Summer has finally arrived! This summer season offers tons of fun. 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 barbecue. When you’re out enjoying summer, do keep in mind that your hearing can be harmed by loud noises. […]

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Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. Whenever you say that, you unavoidably use your “parent voice”. Maybe when you were a child you even recall your parents telling you to do it. That’s the kind of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of youth. But that […]

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What’s a cyborg? If you get swept up in science fiction movies, you most likely think of cyborgs as kind of half-human, half machine characters (these characters are usually cleverly used to touch on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem wildly bizarre. But actually, somebody wearing something as simple as a pair of glasses […]

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In the past they were called “books-on-tape”. Of course, that was well before CDs, much less digital streaming. 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 when you were a kid and a teacher or parent read […]

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Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you probably open your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s funny is that you do this even if […]

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It’s something a lot of people suffer with, but most don’t want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Hearing loss can cause communication barriers that result in misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it a great time to express your love […]

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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? That’s really frustrating. There aren’t actually very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only relevant with clothing, […]

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Feel like you may be forgetting something important? It’s not your imagination. It really is becoming harder to remember things in daily life. Memory loss seems to develop fairly quickly once it’s noticed. It becomes more incapacitating the more aware of it you become. Did you know memory loss is linked to hearing loss? If […]

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If you or somebody you know has minor hearing loss, it is crucial that you educate yourself about it as much as possible. Armed with accurate information, you can steer clear of making bad decisions and will be better able to cope with your condition. When you’re dealing with hearing loss, disregard the following myths. […]

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