The world was rather different millions of years ago. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so large, 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. Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes you to hear two […]
Finally, it’s summer!! That means it’s time to go out and enjoy all the fun experiences that the season has to provide. But keep the health of your hearing in mind before you head out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or maybe a great backyard barbecue. When you’re out appreciating summer, […]
Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even remember getting that advice as a child. 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 excellent advice. Uncontrolled earwax buildup can […]
Are you familiar with what a cyborg is? If you get swept up in science fiction movies, you probably think of cyborgs as kind of half-human, half machine characters (these characters are usually cleverly used to touch on the human condition). You can get some really wild cyborgs in Hollywood. But in reality, someone wearing […]
In the past they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, people call them audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a much better name). An audiobook gives you the ability to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s kind of like having […]
Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! You have to pull your car safely to the side of the road. And then, for some reason, you probably pop your hood and have a look at your engine. What’s strange is that you do this even […]
February 6, 2023 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
It’s something lots of individuals suffer with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Both partners can feel aggravated by the misunderstandings that are caused by hearing loss. This is the ideal time for you to express your love and appreciation for your loved one with Valentine’s […]
January 30, 2023 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
Have you ever seen a t-shirt advertised 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 really annoying. The truth is that there’s pretty much nothing in the world that is really a “one size fits all”. That’s a […]
January 24, 2023 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
Feel like you may be forgetting something important? It isn’t your imagination. Remembering day-to-day things is getting more and more difficult. Loss of memory seems to develop fairly quickly once it’s detected. It becomes more debilitating the more aware of it you become. Did you know memory loss is linked to hearing loss? And no, […]
November 20, 2022 | Professional Speech & Hearing Specialists | Hearing Loss Articles
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 […]
