You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a thunderous explosion close by and their ears begin to ring? Well, guess what: that most likely means our hero sustained at least a mild traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the part that most action movies focus on. But […]
TikTok has some really awesome videos you’ve probably seen. Babies hearing their mother’s voices for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. Sometimes, initially, the baby is resistant. When the doctor tries to place the hearing aid in their ears, they put up a fight. Before they smile with joy, they might […]
Isn’t pizza great? As long as it meets a few basic 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 difficulty hearing sound, whether it’s caused by an obstruction, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s still hearing loss. Usually, when […]
Have you ever awoke after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a pleasant song through your open window? So happens, there’s a term for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to belt out their favorite melody. The songs of these birds, when they’re […]
A car isn’t really an impulse purchase (unless you’re very, very rich). Which means you will probably do a great deal of research ahead of time. You have a good look at things like gas mileage, overall price, and customer reviews. (You’re on Google a lot.) This amount of research is logical! For most individuals […]
Millions of years ago, the world was much different. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis wandered. 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. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you […]
Denial is a typical first response. My loved one must be just making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it actually is. She’s too young to need a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between both of you. Your loved one constantly asks you to speak up. It’s just a […]
Finally, it’s summer!! That means it’s time to get out and enjoy all the exciting experiences that the season has to provide. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, remember that your hearing can be harmed by […]
Remember when you used to be able to get those gallon buckets of ice cream at the grocery store? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But as you grow up, you begin to get a little more particular. You begin opting for the more specialized ice cream: the Turkey Hill, the Tillamook, the Ben […]
