You asked for help with one simple chore: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they state. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they needed done? The popular term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s usually a sign of failing communication. […]
Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effectual and, often, achieve the impossible. Invisible health disorders, unfortunately, are equally as potent and a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for instance, is a really common […]
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, dyeing your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But you might not be aware that numerous treatable health conditions have also been related to hearing loss. Let’s take a look at some […]
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than fiction. When it comes to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that just increase the volume of sounds around you. Contemporary, high-end hearing […]
You aren’t quite sure why, but you’ve been feeling cranky lately. Well, you did feel excluded earlier today when no one took the time to pull you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was annoying. Your daughter got up and suddenly left the house after becoming frustrated when you kept asking her […]
Hearing loss is typically a gradual process, making it easy to disregard the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults seldom even consider scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you monitor the health of your hearing? […]
Have you ever left your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. You have a dull and dreary commute to work. And the audio quality of your virtual meetings suffers significantly. Sometimes, you don’t […]
We normally think of hearing loss as something that advances slowly. This can make the symptoms easy to miss. It’s nothing to concern yourself with, you just need the volume on the TV a bit louder, no big deal, right? In some cases that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. In some situations, hearing […]
Most people are pleased with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid users are happy with the hearing aid experience when talking one-on-one, as reported by a recent survey. When breaking down results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the supermarket, and 85% […]
It’s easy to observe how your body ages over time. You get wrinkles. You start to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your joints begin to stiffen. Your skin becomes a little saggy in places. Perhaps you start to notice some fading of your eyesight and hearing. It’s pretty hard not to see these […]
