Back in the old days they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a much better name). An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s a bit like […]
Remember the old story of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you most likely heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around providing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they are good for you and that’s the moral of the story). That’s only somewhat true. At the end of the 19th […]
Have you ever had your vehicle 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 likely open your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite the fact that […]
When it comes to history, there are three distinct kinds of individuals: individuals who find history to be incredibly interesting, people who think history is horribly dull, and those who think history is full of aliens. Aliens aren’t behind the history of hearing aids. But it’s probably a lot weirder than you may think. After […]
As we get older, we all recognize that hearing loss and specific mental health challenges can get worse in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong link between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be dismissed. So keep that hearing aid turned on. Depression is twice as likely in […]
We’ve all had that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. You may think about this in a couple of different ways: The first thing you might think about is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you think about that spot on […]
Musicians are cool! They bring so much happiness to our lives with their songs. The downside is that music is almost always loud, in fact, many individuals prefer it that way. The musicians themselves are at an increased risk of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music just about every day. As you […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. As an example, you can’t really measure your level of hearing by merely putting your ear next to a speaker. So getting a hearing test will be vital in figuring out what’s happening with your hearing. But there’s no need to worry or stress because a […]
Most individuals don’t want to talk about the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s a problem many people deal with. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are caused by hearing loss. This is the ideal time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved one with […]
Have you ever purchased one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and shocked) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? That’s truly annoying. There aren’t actually very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only true with clothing, it’s also true […]
