Hearing Loss Articles

The world was extremely different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis wandered. Diplacusis was so large, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is called Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes […]

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Finally, it’s summertime!! That means it’s time to get out and partake in all of the exciting activities that the season has to offer. But keep the health of your hearing in mind before you head out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or perhaps a great backyard barbecue. When you’re out […]

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Don’t forget to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even recall getting that advice as a child. As you get wrapped up in past nostalgia, that sort of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be rather helpful. Your hearing can […]

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What is a cyborg? 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). You can get some truly wild cyborgs in Hollywood. But in reality, someone wearing something as basic as a pair […]

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In the past they were called “books-on-tape”. Naturally, that was well before CDs, much less digital streaming. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s a bit like when you were younger and a teacher or parent read to you. […]

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

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Most individuals don’t want to discuss the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people deal with. 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 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 surprised) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? It’s sort of a bummer, isn’t it? There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s true with t-shirts and […]

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Are you forgetting something? You’re not imagining it. Remembering day-to-day things is becoming more and more difficult. Once you become aware of it, memory loss seems to progress quickly. It becomes more incapacitating the more you become aware of it. The majority of people don’t realize that there’s a link between memory loss and hearing […]

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If you or someone you know has minor 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 common myths to disregard when you have minor […]

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