The only one thing that you requested was for the trash to be taken out. A little while later you realize your partner didn’t do it. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner says “I never heard you ask me”. Why are you not surprised that your partner failed to hear the […]
Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, frequently, achieve the impossible. Invisible health disorders, unfortunately, are just as potent and a lot less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for instance, is an exceptionally common […]
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Aging is one of the most common indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we might, we can’t avoid aging. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you may not know that several treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Let’s take […]
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When somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI), it might conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But nowadays, AI is more science than just fiction. With regard to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely raise the volume of sounds around you. AI is at the root […]
You aren’t quite certain why, but you’ve been feeling cranky lately. Well, you did feel excluded earlier this morning when no one bothered to pull you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was irritating. Last night your daughter seemed frustrated with you when you asked her to turn up the volume of […]
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Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to detect because of how slowly hearing loss usually progresses. Even though children are regularly tested, the majority of adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why would your hearing be any less critical than your eyesight? It’s worthwhile […]
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Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, accidentally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a run in the morning. Your commute or train ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers substantially. The […]
We typically think of hearing loss as something that advances slowly. It can be easy to miss the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re simply turning up the volume on your television now and then, it’s nothing to worry about, right?) That’s usually the case, yes, but not always. Sometimes, hearing loss can occur […]
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Most people are happy with their hearing aids: Based upon one recent survey, when talking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who use hearing aids are pleased with their experience. When speaking about specific activities, 85% were satisfied in a group setting and watching TV, 78% while in the store, and 75% in a restaurant or on […]
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As your body ages, it isn’t difficult to detect the changes. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. You start to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your joints begin to get stiff. Your skin becomes a little droopy in places. Perhaps your eyesight and your hearing both begin to diminish a little. It’s […]
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