Hearing Loss Articles

Tom is excited, he’s getting a brand new knee! Look, as you get older, the kinds of things you look forward to change. His knee replacement means he will feel less pain and be able to get around a lot better. So the operation is a success and Tom heads home. That’s when things take […]

Read More… from Hearing Loss Can Result in Complications During Hospitalization

Your hearing won’t be simply gone one day when you wake up. For most people, hearing loss progresses in degrees, especially when it is related to the aging process. Some indicators show up earlier, though, and you don’t recognize there is an issue right away. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Recognizing […]

Read More… from Your Hearing is Failing if You Observe Any of These 8 Discrete Indicators

Pizza is an interesting thing. As long as it meets a few standard 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 trouble hearing sound, whether it’s caused by a blockage, age, loud noise, or whatever else, it’s still hearing loss. […]

Read More… from 3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Hearing Crisp

Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered 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. When you’re hearing two sounds at the same time, […]

Read More… from Diplacusis: When your hearing is in stereo

Summer has finally arrived! This summer season offers tons of fun. But don’t forget about your hearing’s health before you go out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or perhaps a great backyard barbecue. When you’re out enjoying summer, do keep in mind that your hearing can be harmed by loud noises. […]

Read More… from Simple Ways to Protect Your Hearing This Summer

Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. Whenever you say that, you unavoidably use your “parent voice”. Maybe when you were a child you even recall your parents telling you to do it. That’s the kind of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of youth. But that […]

Read More… from Ear Wax Accumulation: What You Should be Aware of

What’s a cyborg? If you get swept up in science fiction movies, you most likely think of cyborgs as kind of half-human, half machine characters (these characters are usually cleverly used to touch on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem wildly bizarre. But actually, somebody wearing something as simple as a pair of glasses […]

Read More… from Dealing With Hearing Loss With the Help of Modern Technology

In the past they were called “books-on-tape”. Of course, that was well before CDs, much less digital streaming. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like when you were a kid and a teacher or parent read […]

Read More… from How Auditory Training Can be Elevated by AudioBooks

Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you probably open your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s funny is that you do this even if […]

Read More… from Auditory Neuropathy, What is it?

It’s something a lot of people suffer with, but most don’t want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Hearing loss can cause communication barriers that result in misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it a great time to express your love […]

Read More… from Your Relationships Don’t Have to be Negatively Affected by Hearing loss