Lots of older people have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s unsafe for them to drive? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits differ among individuals. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver needs to quit driving. Whether hearing loss […]
Have you ever had your internet disappear right as you’re almost to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? You sit there and watch that spinning circle instead of learning about who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Maybe it’s your modem, might be your router, possibly it’s the internet company, […]
Individuals are becoming self-dependent more than ever before. Want to remodel your kitchen? Simply watch that YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? Again with the YouTube. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? YouTube… look, you get the idea. You can discover any information you may want to learn and self-learning has never been […]
Of course, pregnancy is awesome and incredible. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least sometimes, and at least in terms of how it can make you feel. There are all sorts of peculiar side effects, like morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be somewhat of a […]
When you’re a youngster, falling is simply a part of life. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when running across the yard. Happens all of the time. It’s not really a worry because, well, kids are kind of limber. They rebound quite easily. As you grow older though, that becomes less […]
The only one thing that you asked for was for the trash to be taken out. A little bit later you discover your partner didn’t do it. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Crazy how that works, how your partner failed to hear the one thing you requested from them. This “selective hearing” is a […]
Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effective and, frequently, achieve the impossible. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are equally as potent and a lot less enjoyable. As an example, tinnitus is an extremely […]
Aging is one of the most common indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we might, we can’t escape aging. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you may not know that a number of treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. […]
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. When it comes to hearing aids, this is especially true. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely increase the volume of sounds around you. Modern-day, […]
Millions of years ago, the world was much different. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Thanks to its really long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so large that it feared no predator. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds at the same time, […]
