Tom is thrilled, he’s getting a new knee! Hey, the things you look forward to change as you get older. He will be capable of moving around more freely and will have less pain with this knee replacement. So Tom is admitted, the operation is a success, and Tom goes home! That’s when things take […]
Your hearing won’t be simply gone one day when you wake up. For most individuals, hearing loss comes in degrees, especially when it is linked to aging. Some indicators appear earlier, though, and you don’t realize there is a problem right away. These initially developing symptoms progress very discreetly. Recognizing them sooner is crucial to […]
Pizza is an interesting thing. As long as it meets a few basic criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) regardless of the toppings, it’s still pizza. Hearing loss is similar. Symptoms and presentations are a consequence of many different problems – loud noises, genetic factors, age, ear obstructions – but as long as you have trouble […]
The world was extremely different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis wandered. Diplacusis was so big, due 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 […]
Summer is here! That means it’s time to go out and partake in all of the exciting activities that the season has to provide. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard barbecue, don’t forget to protect your hearing. When you’re out enjoying summer, do keep in mind that your hearing can […]
When you shower, always remember to clean your ears. Whenever you say that, you unavoidably use your “parent voice”. Perhaps you even remember getting that advice as a child. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that sort of memory can take you back to simpler times. But it’s also great advice. Your hearing […]
Are you familiar with what a cyborg is? If you get swept up in science fiction movies, you likely think of cyborgs as sort of half-human, half machine characters (the human condition is often cleverly depicted with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely outlandish. But the reality is that, technically, anyone who wears a […]
Back in the old days they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you can listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s kind of like […]
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 […]
