Millions of years ago, the world was much different. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered this volcano-laden landscape. Thanks to its extra long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so big that it was afraid of no predator. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds at the same time, that’s […]
Summer has finally arrived! This summer season has a lot of fun. But don’t forget about your hearing’s health before you head out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or perhaps an enjoyable backyard barbecue. Loud noises can harm your hearing, even if you don’t think they’re very loud. In the summer […]
When you take a shower, always remember to clean your ears. Whenever you say that, you inevitably use your “parent voice”. Perhaps when you were a child you even remember your parents telling you to do it. That’s the kind of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the […]
What is a cyborg? You probably imagine a half human, half machine when you think of a cyborg, especially if you love science fiction movies (the human condition is frequently cleverly portrayed with these characters). You can get some really fantastic cyborgs in Hollywood. But in reality, somebody wearing something as basic as a pair […]
We used to call them books-on-tape, way back when. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). An audiobook gives you the ability to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? It’s not an enjoyable situation. Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you likely pop your hood and take a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s strange is that you do […]
It’s something a lot of people suffer with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Both partners can feel aggravated by the misunderstandings that are caused by hearing loss. This is the ideal time for you to express your love and appreciation for your loved one with […]
Have you ever bought 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? It’s sort of a bummer, right? The reality is that there’s pretty much nothing in the world that is really a “one size fits all”. That’s true with […]
Feel like you might be forgetting something important? You’re not imagining it. It really is becoming harder to remember things in daily life. Once you notice it, memory loss seems to advance quickly. The more aware you are of it, the more incapacitating it becomes. Most people aren’t aware that there’s a connection between loss […]
If you or somebody you know has minor hearing loss, it is crucial that you educate yourself about it as much as possible. 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. Hearing […]
