Hearing Loss Articles

Your hearing won’t be simply gone one day when you wake up. Hearing loss, particularly when it’s related to aging, usually progresses in degrees. You may not realize it’s happening immediately but some indicators do appear earlier. The initial symptoms of progressive hearing loss are discrete. Slowing down the development of hearing loss and its […]

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Isn’t pizza cool? As long as it meets a few basic criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. As long as you are having trouble hearing sound, whether it’s a result of a blockage, age, loud noise, or anything else, it’s still hearing loss. Limiting the […]

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The world was rather different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Diplacusis was so big, 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 at the same […]

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Summer is here! This summer season has tons of fun. But before you go to the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, remember that your hearing can be damaged by loud noises. In the summer you’re a lot more likely to […]

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Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a kid you even remember your parents telling you to do it. That’s the kind of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of childhood. But it’s also […]

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Do you know what a cyborg is? You most likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, particularly if you love science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly used to comment on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem wildly bizarre. But actually, somebody wearing something as simple as a […]

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We used to call them books-on-tape, way back when. Naturally, that was well before CDs, not to mention digital streaming. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a much better name). With an audiobook, you will listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s kind of like having […]

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Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. And then, for some reason, you probably pop your hood and have a look at your engine. What’s funny is that you do this even though you […]

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It’s something lots of individuals suffer with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner isn’t it a great time to show your love and appreciation for […]

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Have you ever purchased one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and shocked) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? That’s truly frustrating. The fact is that there’s almost nothing in the world that is truly a “one size fits all”. That’s a fact with t-shirts and […]

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