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Auditory Neuropathy, What is it?

Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the highway? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. Then you likely open your hood and take a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite the fact that you have no

The History of Hearing Aids

When it comes to history, there are three distinct kinds of individuals: those who find history to be incredibly interesting, people who think history is terribly dull, and those who believe history is full of aliens. The history of hearing aids is not about aliens (sorry not sorry). But the true story is probably pretty

Don’t Turn That Hearing Aid Off if You Want to be Happy!

As we age, we all recognize that hearing loss and specific mental health concerns can progress in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have found a strong link between the two that shouldn’t be overlooked and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. Depression is two times as likely

My Itchy Ears Are Driving Me Nuts

Have you ever had an itch that you just couldn’t reach? Okay, there are two ways to consider it: First, you consider something you always wanted to do in life but so far you haven’t got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you think about that spot

Should Musicians Use Hearing Protection?

Musicians rock. Their performances bring us so much enjoyment. The drawback is that music is nearly always loud, in fact, many people like it better that way. The musicians themselves are at an even greater risk of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music nearly every day. Whether your living depends on music

Hearing Tests: Types, Details, & Results

Diagnosing hearing loss by yourself is basically impossible. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. So getting a hearing test will be vital in understanding what’s happening with your hearing. Now, before you start sweating or fidgeting anxiously, it’s significant to mention that most

Your Relationships Don’t Have to be Negatively Impacted by Hearing loss

It’s something a lot of people cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Both partners can feel aggravated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner isn’t it the perfect time to show your love and appreciation

How Many Different Kinds of Hearing Loss are There?

Have you ever seen a t-shirt promoted as “one size fits all” but when you went to put it on, you were disheartened to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s truly annoying. The truth is that there’s virtually nothing in the world that is truly a “one size fits all”. That’s not only

Forgetting Important Information? This May be Why

Feel like you may be forgetting something important? You aren’t imagining it. Remembering day-to-day things is getting harder and harder. Loss of memory seems to develop fairly quickly once it’s detected. The more aware you are of it, the more incapacitating it becomes. The majority of people aren’t aware that there’s a connection between loss

Myths About Hearing Loss

If you or someone you know has mild hearing loss, it is important that you educate yourself about it as much as possible. This is to help you better cope with your condition and steer clear of making important decisions based on incorrect information. Here are some popular myths to ignore when you have mild

Seven Clear Signs You Should Get a Hearing Assessment

Bananas don’t taste like they once did. There are very different types of bananas being cultivated today by banana farmers. These new bananas develop faster, are more robust, and can prosper in a wider range of climates. They don’t taste the same either. So why haven’t you noticed the great banana exchange? Well, the change