You asked for help with one basic task: take the trash out. A little bit later you discover your partner didn’t do it. “I Didn’t hear you”, they state. Funny how that works, how your partner failed to hear the one thing you asked them to do. The popular term for this is “selective hearing,” […]
Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, frequently, achieve the impossible. Invisible health conditions, regrettably, are just as potent and much less fun. As an example, tinnitus is an exceptionally common […]
Aging is one of the most typical indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t avoid aging. Sure, dyeing your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems related to […]
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. With regard to hearing aids, this is especially true. The times when hearing aids merely increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. Modern, high-end hearing aids […]
You aren’t really certain why, but you’ve been feeling cranky lately. Well, it was frustrating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. The other night your daughter seemed annoyed with you when you asked her to turn up the volume of the TV over and over again leading […]
Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Although children are frequently tested, most adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. You wouldn’t disregard a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you monitor your […]
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, unintentionally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a walk in the morning. You have a dull and dreary commute to work. And the audio quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. Sometimes, […]
Hearing loss has a reputation for showing itself slowly. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your television once in a while, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) In some cases that’s true but often, it isn’t. It turns out hearing […]
The majority of individuals who use hearing aids are happy with their results: 91% of hearing aid users are pleased with the hearing aid experience when talking one-on-one, according to a recent survey. When analyzing results with particular activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the […]
It’s easy to notice how your body ages over time. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. You start to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your joints start to stiffen. Your skin gets a little saggy in places. Maybe your eyesight and your hearing both begin to fade a little. These indicators are […]
