You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a loud explosion close by and their ears begin to ring? Well, at least some level of minor brain trauma has likely happened to them. To be certain, brain injuries aren’t the bit that most action movies focus on. But that ringing in […]
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TikTok has some really awesome videos you’ve probably seen. Babies, after they just get fitted for hearing aids, hearing their mother’s voice for the first time. Sometimes, initially, the baby is reluctant. They struggle when the doctor tries to put the device in their ear. They might cry before they smile with joy. They’re overwhelmed […]
Have you ever woken up after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a pleasant song through your open window? Most individuals probably aren’t even aware that those bird songs are called the “dawn chorus”. For whatever reason, birds see the sun rising and decide to start singing their favorite songs. The songs of these […]
If you aren’t really rich, a car isn’t really an impulse buy. So a lot of research is probably the first thing you do. You look at reviews, you assess prices, and you consider gas mileage. (You’re on Google a lot.) This amount of research is logical! You’re about to spend tens of thousands of […]
It’s a normal first response – denial. Of course, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as bad as it seems. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. It’s possible, the both of you have started to kid around with one another about it. Your loved one constantly asks you to speak up. You laugh […]
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The world was extremely different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis wandered. Diplacusis was so large, thanks 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 […]
“Voicebox” is a somewhat erroneous term. You might have, at one time in your life, imagined your voicebox as a literal box inside of your throat. The reality is somewhat weirder, and not really box like at all. When people use the term “voicebox,” they’re usually referring to an organ in your throat called the […]
Do you recall those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to find at supermarkets? An entire gallon of ice cream, yum! But you begin to become more particular in your taste as you mature. Your ice cream preferences become more specialized and you have a tendency to go for your favorite brand. Those smaller […]
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When you shower, always remember to clean your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a kid you even recall your parents telling you to do it. That’s the kind of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of […]
You go out of your way to ensure your hearing aids are well cared for. Cleaning them daily, you make sure they are safe and comfortable on their charger when you go to sleep. But you get pretty distressed when your hearing aids suddenly stop working the way they did once. Fortunately, there are a […]
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