Hearing Health Blog

The world was very different millions of years ago. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so large, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds simultaneously, that’s a hearing condition called […]

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It’s a normal first response – denial. My loved one must be just making it seem like their hearing loss is more severe than it really is. She’s not old enough to need a hearing aid. Maybe, the both of you have begun to kid around with one another about it. She is always asking […]

Read More… from She Isn’t Faking It: 4 Signs a Loved One Should Get a Hearing Aid

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 maybe an enjoyable backyard get-together. Loud noises can damage your hearing, even if you don’t feel like they’re that loud. So it’s […]

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Remember when you used to be able to get those gallon buckets of ice cream at the supermarket? As a kid, they were awesome because they promised an entire gallon of ice cream, that’s a lot of frozen custard and high-fructose corn syrup! But as you grow up, you begin to get a little more […]

Read More… from Over the Counter Hearing Aids: Are You Taking a Chance?

Don’t forget to wash your ears. It’s hard not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a child you even recall your parents telling you to do it. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that kind of memory can take you back to simpler times. But it’s also great […]

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Do you know what a cyborg is? If your mind gets swept up in science fiction movies, you most likely think of cyborgs as kind of half-human, half machine characters (the human condition is often cleverly portrayed with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely bizarre. But the reality is that, technically, anybody who wears […]

Read More… from Dealing With Hearing Loss With the Help of Modern Technology

You take care of your hearing aids. Cleaning them daily, you make sure they are safe and snug on their charger when you go to sleep. Suddenly and discouragingly, your hearing aids are no longer working the way they once did. There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue, thankfully. Not […]

Read More… from Do I Need to Have my Hearing Aid Professionally Repaired?

While it may be true that older hearing aids are better than nothing, chances are what small benefit you get from them may be costly. Within the past few years, hearing aid technology has made substantial developments. It’s changed from analog to digital, for one thing, and there are features currently that weren’t even on […]

Read More… from When is it Time to Upgrade my Hearing Aid?

Hearing loss is a common condition that can be alleviated easily with the use of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Unfortunately, hearing loss frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of separation in those who have hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and separation can be […]

Read More… from Why Having Your Ears Checked Routinely Can Improve Your Mood

Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, once upon a time. Naturally, that was long before CDs, not to mention digital streaming. These days, people call them audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a much better name). With an audiobook, you will listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s kind of […]

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