You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something explodes next to the hero and the sound goes all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, guess what: that most likely means our hero suffered at least a mild traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the bit that most action movies linger on. But that […]
You’ve seen the videos on TikTok. Babies, after they just get fitted for hearing aids, hearing the voice of their mother for the first time. In some videos, the baby is uncertain at first. When the doctor tries to put the hearing aid in their ears, they put up a fight. They could cry before […]
Isn’t pizza great? As long as it meets a few standard criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s also like hearing loss. Symptoms and manifestations are due to many different issues – loud noises, genetics, age, ear obstructions – but as long as you have difficulty hearing sounds, it’s still […]
Have you ever slept with your bedroom window open and woken up to the lovely sound of birds singing just as the sun comes up? So happens, there’s a name for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. For whatever reason, birds see the sun coming up and decide to start belting out their favorite songs. […]
If you’re not very wealthy, a car really isn’t an impulse purchase. 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 people who aren’t rich, […]
The world was extremely different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Diplacusis was so big, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is known as Diplodocus. When you’re hearing two sounds simultaneously, […]
It’s a common first response – denial. Surely, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as advanced as it seems. She’s too young to need 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 joke about […]
Summer has finally arrived! This summer season offers tons of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, remember to protect your hearing. Loud noises can harm your hearing, even if you don’t think they’re very loud. So it’s essential to take measures to safeguard your ears, particularly during the […]
Do you recall those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to find at grocery stores? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But you begin to become more particular in your taste as you mature. Your ice cream preferences get more specialized and you tend to opt for your favorite brand. Those smaller containers […]
When you take a shower, always remember to wash your ears. It’s hard not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even remember getting that advice as a kid. That’s the type of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of childhood. But that […]
