If you are one of the millions of people in the U.S. suffering from a medical disorder known as tinnitus then you probably know that it often gets worse when you are trying to fall asleep. But why would this be? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears isn’t an actual noise but […]
Aren’t there a couple of types of vacation? One kind is Packed with activities at all times. These are the vacations that are remembered for years later and are packed with adventure, and you head back to work more exhausted than you left. Then there are the relaxing kinds of vacations. These are the trips […]
Tom is getting a brand new knee and he’s super pumped! Look, as you get older, the kinds of things you get excited about change. His knee replacement means he will experience less pain and be able to get around a lot better. So Tom goes in, the operation is a success, and Tom goes […]
TV shows and movies tend to use close-ups (at times extreme close-ups) when the action starts getting really intense. This is because more information than you’re likely even consciously aware of is communicated by the human face. It’s no stretch to say that humans are extremely facially focused. So it’s not surprising that the face […]
Once you get accustomed to your hearing aid, it’s hard to go without it. Your hearing aids are, after all, your connection to the world around you. But it will occasionally have to be updated or swapped out just like all technology. The typical lifespan of a hearing aid A hearing aid will usually last […]
It isn’t like you just wake up one day, and suddenly can’t hear. Hearing loss, especially when it’s caused by aging, typically advances in degrees. Some signs appear earlier, though, and you don’t detect there is a problem right away. These early developing symptoms progress very subtly. Recognizing them sooner is crucial to slow down […]
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, guess what: that likely means our hero suffered at least a mild traumatic brain injury! To be certain, brain injuries aren’t the bit that most action movies focus on. But that […]
TikTok has some really awesome videos you’ve most likely seen. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after getting a hearing aid. In some videos, the baby is hesitant at first. They fight when the doctor tries to place the device in their ear. 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. Hearing loss is similar. As long as you are having difficulty hearing sound, whether it’s a result of an obstruction, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s still hearing loss. Stopping the […]
Have you ever slept with your bedroom window open and awoke to the lovely sound of birds singing as the sun is coming up? Most people probably aren’t even aware that the name for those bird-songs is the “dawn chorus”. For whatever reason, birds see the sun coming up and decide to start belting out […]
