Do you recollect the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you most likely heard the story of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that’s not the whole truth. At the end of […]
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Have you ever had your vehicle break down in the middle of the highway? It’s not an enjoyable experience. You have to pull your car off the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably open your hood and have a look at your engine. What’s strange is that you do this even if you […]
There are three kinds of people in the world: those who are very interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes glaze over and they start to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who think that aliens are responsible for history. The history of hearing aids is not full of aliens (sorry not […]
As we get older, we all know that hearing loss and particular mental health challenges can get worse in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have discovered a strong connection between the two that shouldn’t be ignored and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. Individuals with neglected hearing […]
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We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. You might think about this in a couple of different ways: First, you consider something you always wanted to do with your life but you never got around to (skydiving, for instance). Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t seem to […]
Musicians rock. They bring so much joy to our lives with their songs. The downside is that music is almost always loud, in fact, many individuals prefer it that way. Since musicians subject themselves to loud music on a daily basis, their hearing is at greater risk of being damaged. Whether your livelihood relies on […]
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Hearing loss is challenging, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. For example, you can’t really put your ear next to a speaker and effectively evaluate what you hear. So getting your hearing tested will be vital in figuring out what’s going on with your hearing. But there’s no need to be concerned or stress out because […]
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It’s something lots of individuals cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are caused by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner isn’t it a great opportunity to show your love and appreciation for […]
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Have you ever bought 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? That’s truly aggravating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only relevant with clothing, it’s also true […]
Are you forgetting something? It isn’t your imagination. It really is getting more difficult to remember things in everyday life. Memory loss seems to progress rather quickly once it’s detected. It becomes more debilitating the more you become aware of it. Most people don’t realize that there’s a connection between memory loss and loss of […]
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