Summer has finally arrived! That means it’s time to go out and partake in all of the exciting experiences that the season has to offer. But before you go to the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to protect your hearing. Loud noises can damage your hearing, even if you don’t think […]
Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. Whenever you say that, you unavoidably use your “parent voice”. Maybe when you were a child you even recall your parents telling you to do it. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that kind of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be […]
Are you familiar with what a cyborg is? You likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly utilized to comment on the human condition). You can get some really fantastic cyborgs in Hollywood. But actually, somebody wearing something as […]
Back in the old days they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you can listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s a […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun situation. Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably open your hood and have a look at your engine. What’s funny is that you do this even […]
It’s something lots of individuals suffer with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Hearing loss can cause communication obstacles that lead to misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it a great opportunity to express your love and appreciation […]
Have you ever purchased one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and shocked) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? It’s sort of a bummer, isn’t it? The fact is that there’s almost nothing in the world that is really a “one size fits all”. That’s not […]
Are you forgetting something? You aren’t imagining it. It really is becoming harder to remember things in everyday life. Once you notice it, loss of memory seems to develop quickly. It becomes more incapacitating the more aware of it you become. Did you know memory loss is connected to hearing loss? If you believe that […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 60% of people in Canada 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 […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
