Imagine you’re in an old school noir movie and you play a detective. You’re trying to find a killer (and you’re being rather hard-boiled about it, whatever that means) and you have just one clue: the suspect is afflicted with Swimmer’s Ear. So there’s an extended montage (with dramatic music) as you dig through old […]
In the past they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. These days, people call them audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you can listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s a bit like when you were […]
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Do you recollect the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you most likely heard the story of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they are good for you and that’s the moral of the story). Actually, that isn’t the whole truth. The real […]
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Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun experience. 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? Humorously, you still do this despite […]
There are three sorts of people out there: people who find history to be amazingly interesting, people who think history is terribly boring, and those who think history is full of aliens. The history of hearing aids is not about aliens (sorry not sorry). But the real story is probably pretty strange as well. After […]
As we get older, we all know that hearing loss and certain mental health challenges can worsen despite a healthy, active lifestyle. 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 twice as likely in people who are […]
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We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. Alright, there are two ways to think about it: The first thing you may think about is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t seem to reach might spring to […]
Musicians rock. Their shows bring us so much happiness. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing hazard. Since musicians subject themselves to loud music on a daily basis, their hearing is at an increased risk of being harmed. As you get older, you’ll still want to […]
Self-diagnosing hearing loss is pretty much impossible. For example, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and effectively evaluate what you hear. So getting a hearing test will be crucial in understanding what’s going on with your hearing. Now, before you begin sweating or fidgeting anxiously, it’s significant to mention that the […]
Chronic sinusitis is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by inflammation and swelling of the sinus cavities, which can lead to a variety of symptoms, including nasal congestion, facial pain, and difficulty breathing. In this article, we will delve into the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for chronic sinusitis. Causes […]