We typically think of hearing loss as something that advances little by little. This can make the symptoms easy to miss. It’s nothing to concern yourself with, you just need the volume on the TV a bit louder, no big deal, right? That’s usually the situation, yes, but not always. It turns out hearing loss […]
It’s easy to observe how your body ages over time. Your skin begins to get some wrinkles. You start to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your joints start to stiffen. Your skin becomes a bit droopy in places. Maybe your eyesight and your hearing both begin to fade a bit. These indicators are […]
For just a second, picture that you’re working as a salesperson. Today, you’re having a very important call with a possible client. Your company is being looked at for a job and numerous individuals from your business have gathered on a conference call. All of the different voices get a bit muddled and hard to […]
Pizza is an interesting thing. As long as a few factors are met, you can change toppings, cheese, and sauce, and it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is similar. But as long as you have a hard time hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss regardless of whether it’s due to genetic factors, age, blockages, or […]
Tom is excited, he’s getting a brand new knee! Hey, the things you look forward to change as you get older. His knee replacement means he will feel less pain and be able to get out and about a lot better. So Tom goes in, the operation is successful, and Tom heads home! But that’s […]
It isn’t like you just wake up one day, and your hearing is gone. For most individuals, hearing loss comes in degrees, especially when it is associated with the aging process. You might not recognize it’s occurring immediately but some signs do appear earlier. The initial symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Recognizing them […]
Isn’t pizza cool? As long as it meets a few basic criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) regardless of the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. As long as you are having trouble hearing sound, whether it’s related to an obstruction, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s still hearing loss. Limiting the […]
Millions of years ago, the world was a lot different. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Thanks to its extra long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so large that it feared no predator. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you […]
Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season has tons of fun. But before you go to the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to protect your hearing. Loud noises can harm your hearing, even if you don’t think they’re that loud. So it’s important to take measures to protect your ears, particularly during […]
Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Perhaps you even remember getting that advice as a child. That’s the type of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of childhood. But that advice can be pretty helpful. Uncontrolled earwax […]
