You’ve probably noticed that when movies or TV shows get really intense, they start using close-ups (maybe even extreme close-ups). This is because more information than you’re probably even consciously aware of is communicated by the human face. To say that human beings are really facially focused is, well, not a stretch. So having all
It’s difficult to be separated from your hearing aid after you get accustomed to using one. Your hearing aids are, after all, your link to the world around you. But just like all technology, though, it will have to be upgraded eventually. The normal lifespan of a hearing aid From 3 to 7 years will
Your hearing won’t be simply gone one day when you wake up. For most people, hearing loss progresses in degrees, especially when it is related to the aging process. Some indicators show up earlier, though, and you don’t recognize there is an issue right away. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Recognizing
You Know when you’re viewing an action movie and the hero has a loud explosion close by and their ears begin to ring? Well, guess what: that probably means our hero suffered at least a minor traumatic brain injury! Obviously, action movies don’t highlight the brain injury part. But that ringing in our hero’s ears
TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve probably watched. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after getting a hearing aid. Sometimes, initially, the baby is resistant. When the doctor tries to place the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. Before they smile with joy, they may cry
Pizza is an interesting thing. As long as it meets a few standard criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) regardless of the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. As long as you are having trouble hearing sound, whether it’s caused by a blockage, age, loud noise, or whatever else, it’s still hearing loss.
Have you ever slept with your bedroom window open and awoke to the beautiful sound of birds singing just as the sun comes up? Most individuals probably don’t even know that those bird songs are called the “dawn chorus”. For whatever reason, birds see the sun rising and choose to start belting out their favorite
A car isn’t really an impulse purchase (unless you’re really wealthy). So a great deal of research is most likely the first step you take. You have a good look at things such as gas mileage, overall price, and customer reviews. (You’re on Google a lot.) It makes sense to do this amount of research.
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,
It’s a normal first reaction – denial. Of course, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as advanced as it seems. She’s too young to require a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between the two of you. Your loved one always asks you to speak up. You laugh about it like it’s just a
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.
Remember when you used to be able to get those gallon buckets of ice cream at the grocery store? As a kid, they were awesome because they offered an entire gallon of ice cream, that’s a lot of frozen custard and high-fructose corn syrup! But you begin to become more specific in your taste as
