Millions of years ago, the world was a lot different. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so large, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is called Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you to […]
Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season has a lot of fun. But keep the health of your hearing in mind before you go out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or maybe a great backyard barbecue. Loud noises can harm your hearing, even if you don’t feel like they’re that loud. So […]
Don’t forget to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Perhaps you even remember getting that advice as a kid. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that sort of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be pretty helpful. Your hearing can […]
Are you familiar with what a cyborg is? You likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (the human condition is often cleverly depicted with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely bizarre. But the reality is that, technically, anybody who wears a pair […]
Back in the old days they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a far better name). An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? It’s not an enjoyable experience. You have to pull your car safely to the side of the road. And then, for some reason, you probably pop your hood and take a look at your engine. What’s strange is that you […]
The majority of people don’t want to discuss the impact hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people cope with. Both partners can feel aggravated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. This is the ideal time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved one […]
Have you ever bought one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be disappointed (and surprised) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? That’s really frustrating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only true with clothing, it’s also true […]
Feel like you might be forgetting something crucial? You aren’t imagining it. Remembering day-to-day things is becoming more and more difficult. Once you notice it, loss of memory seems to develop quickly. It becomes more incapacitating the more aware of it you become. Most people aren’t aware that there’s a link between memory loss and […]
