Tom is thrilled, he’s getting a brand new knee! Look, as you get older, the types of things you look forward to change. He will be able to move moving around more freely and will experience less pain with this knee replacement. So the operation is a success and Tom goes home. That’s when things […]
Your hearing won’t be simply gone one day when you wake up. Hearing loss, particularly when it’s associated with aging, usually progresses in degrees. Some signs appear earlier, though, and you don’t detect there is a problem right away. The initial symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Identifying them sooner is essential to slow […]
Pizza is a fascinating thing. 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 difficulty hearing sound, whether it’s a result of a blockage, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s still hearing […]
The world was extremely different millions of years ago. 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 was afraid of no predator. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is known as Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a hearing condition […]
Summer is here! That means it’s time to go out and enjoy all the fun experiences that the season has to offer. But before you go to the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. Loud noises can harm your hearing, even if you don’t think they’re […]
When you take a shower, always remember to clean your ears. It’s hard not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a kid you even remember your parents telling you to do it. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that sort of memory can take you back to simpler […]
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 often cleverly depicted with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely outlandish. But in reality, somebody wearing something as simple as a pair of glasses could […]
In the past they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. Nowadays, people call them 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 a bit like when you were […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 20 percent of people suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a person’s […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
