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 […]
It’s important to educate yourself about hearing loss, especially if you or someone you know is dealing with it. This is to help you better cope with your condition and steer clear of making important decisions based on inaccurate information. When you’re coping with hearing loss, ignore the following myths. Having moderate hearing loss is […]
Bananas don’t taste the same as they once did. There are extremely different varieties of bananas being grown these days by banana farmers. These new bananas sprout faster, are more resilient, and can thrive in a wider range of climates. They don’t taste the same either. So why haven’t you detected the great banana exchange? […]
New cures are always being discovered. That can be a good thing and a bad thing. You may figure that you really don’t have to be all that vigilant about your hearing because you saw some encouraging research about possible future cures for deafness. By the time you start showing symptoms of hearing loss, you […]
Have you resisted the calls from family, friends, and co-workers to finally get a hearing aid? Are you feeling like your hearing loss is not that bad at the moment and purchasing a hearing aid isn’t worth it? Even if you feel like you’re doing ok at the moment, your hearing loss could catch up […]
