Movies and TV shows tend to utilize close-ups (often extreme close-ups) when the action starts getting really intense. This is because more information than you’re probably even consciously aware of is conveyed by the human face. To say that human beings are really facially focused is, well, not a stretch. So it’s not surprising that […]
It’s difficult to be separated from your hearing aid once you get used to using one. Your hearing aids are, after all, your connection to the world around you. But just like all technology, though, it will need to be upgraded eventually. The average lifespan of a hearing aid From 3 to 7 years will […]
It’s not like you just wake up one day, and your hearing is gone. Hearing loss, particularly when it’s caused by aging, usually progresses in degrees. You may not realize it’s happening right away but some indicators do appear earlier. These initially developing symptoms advance very subtly. Identifying them sooner is crucial to slow down […]
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something blows up near the hero and the sound goes all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, guess what: that likely means our hero suffered at least a mild traumatic brain injury! Naturally, action movies don’t emphasize the brain injury part. But that ringing in our hero’s ears signifies […]
You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. 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 put the hearing aid in their ears, they put up a fight. They might cry before they smile with delight. They’re overwhelmed […]
Have you ever awoke after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a pleasant song through your open window? Most people probably don’t even know that the name for those bird-songs is the “dawn chorus”. For whatever reason, birds see the sun rising and decide to start singing their favorite songs. The songs of these […]
A car isn’t really an impulse purchase (unless you’re really wealthy). Which means you will probably do a ton of research first. You check out reviews, you assess prices, and you consider gas mileage. (You’re on Google a lot.) It is sensible to do this amount of research. For most individuals who aren’t wealthy, it […]
Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed 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. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you to […]
It’s a normal first reaction – denial. My loved one must be simply making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it actually is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. It’s possible, the both of you have begun to joke around with one another about it. Your loved one always […]
Finally, it’s summer!! That means it’s time to go out and partake in all of the exciting experiences that the season has to offer. But keep the health of your hearing in mind before you go out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or maybe a great backyard barbecue. Loud noises can […]
