Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he traveled across the US, bringing the gift of healthy apples to every community he paid a visit to (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that’s not the whole […]
Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the highway? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably pop your hood and have a look at your engine. Humorously, you still do this even though you […]
There are three sorts of individuals out there: people who find history to be incredibly interesting, individuals who think history is terribly dull, and people who think history is full of aliens. Aliens aren’t responsible for the history of hearing aids. But it’s probably a lot stranger than you may believe. Hearing loss is, after […]
As we get older, we all know that hearing loss and specific mental health challenges can worsen in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong connection between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be dismissed. So don’t turn off that hearing aid. People with untreated hearing loss are two […]
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t reach? You might think about this in a couple of different ways: The first thing you may think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get to. Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t manage to reach […]
Musicians rock. Their songs bring us so much enjoyment. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing hazard. The musicians themselves are at an increased risk of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music nearly every day. Whether your livelihood relies on music or not, […]
Self-diagnosing hearing loss is basically impossible. To illustrate, you can’t really assess your level of hearing by merely putting your ear near a speaker. Which means that if you want to know what’s happening with your hearing, you need to get it tested. Now, before you start sweating or anxiously fidgeting, it’s important to mention […]
The majority of people don’t want to talk about the impact hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s a problem many people cope with. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner isn’t it the perfect opportunity to show your love […]
Have you ever purchased one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and surprised) when the shirt doesn’t, in fact, fit as advertised? That’s truly annoying. The reality is that there’s pretty much nothing in the world that is truly a “one size fits all”. That’s a fact with t-shirts and […]
Feel like you might be forgetting something crucial? You’re not imagining it. Remembering everyday things is becoming more and more difficult. Once you become aware of it, memory loss seems to develop quickly. It becomes more debilitating the more you become aware of it. Did you know memory loss is connected to hearing loss? If […]
