Measuring hearing loss is more complex than it might at first seem. If you’re dealing with hearing loss, you can probably hear some things clearly at a lower volume, but not others. You may confuse particular letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters perfectly fine at whatever volume. It will become more evident […]
What’s the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline? Medical science has found a connection between brain health and hearing loss. It was discovered that even mild neglected hearing loss increases your risk of developing dementia. Researchers think that there may be a pathological connection between these two seemingly unrelated health issues. So how can […]
TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve probably seen. Babies hearing their mother’s voices for the first time after getting a hearing aid. In some videos, the baby is hesitant initially. When the doctor attempts to place the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. Before they smile with joy, they may cry […]
Denial is a typical first reaction. My loved one must be simply making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it really is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between both of you. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. You laugh […]
Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be alleviated simply by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. However, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and unaddressed. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of solitude in those with hearing loss. It can also cause a breakdown in personal and professional relationships, which […]
Diagnosing hearing loss by yourself is pretty much impossible. As an example, you can’t really assess your level of hearing by merely putting your ear next to a speaker. Which means that if you want to understand what’s going on with your hearing, you have to get it tested. But there’s no need to be […]
Bananas taste much different then they did in the past. There are extremely different varieties of bananas being cultivated today by banana farmers. Today’s banana can grow successfully in a large number of climates, are more resilient, and can grow faster. And they taste very different. So how did this change happen without us noticing? […]
You’re bombarded by noise as soon as you get to the annual company holiday party. The din of shouted conversations, the clanging of glasses, and the throbbing beat of music are all mixing in your ears. It makes you miserable. You can’t hear a thing in this noisy setting. The punch lines of jokes are […]
It’s difficult to believe but most people have gone more than ten years without having a hearing exam. Harper is one of them. She reports to her doctor for her annual medical exam and has her teeth cleaned every six months. She even knows to get her timing belt replaced every 6000 miles! But her […]
Hearing loss can be caused by many things and is usually incredibly aggravating. There are some situations where hearing loss is caused by a more severe underlying health condition and isn’t simply the result of aging or an injury. Watch out for these hearing loss red flags There are varieties of red flags that might […]
