Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, way back when. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. Nowadays, people call them audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a much better name). An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like […]
Do you recall the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he migrated across the United States, bringing the gift of nourishing apples to every community he visited (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). That’s only somewhat true. At […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you likely open your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s funny is that you do this even […]
When it comes to history, there are three distinct kinds of people: those who find history to be incredibly fascinating, individuals who think history is horribly dull, and people who think history is full of aliens. Aliens aren’t responsible for the history of hearing aids. But the real story is probably pretty weird too. Hearing […]
Even if you have an active, healthy lifestyle, you could experience hearing loss and certain cognitive concerns as you grow older. And a strong connection between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be overlooked. So don’t turn off that hearing aid. Depression is two times as likely in individuals who have […]
We’ve all had that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. Okay, there are two ways to consider it: The first thing you may think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get to. Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t manage to reach might come to mind. […]
Musicians rock. Their performances bring us so much enjoyment. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing hazard. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music on a daily basis, their hearing is at greater risk of being damaged. As you get older, you’ll still want to be […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to diagnose by yourself. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear next to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. Which means that if you want to understand what’s happening with your hearing, you need to take a test. But there’s no need to be concerned […]
Knowing what type of hearing loss you are experiencing can help you and your hearing specialist identify the right treatment plan, including hearing aids. […]
