If you aren’t really rich, a car isn’t really an impulse buy. So a lot of research is probably the first thing you do. You look at reviews, you assess prices, and you consider gas mileage. (You’re on Google a lot.) This amount of research is logical! You’re about to spend tens of thousands of […]
The world was extremely different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis wandered. Diplacusis was so large, thanks 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 […]
“Voicebox” is a somewhat erroneous term. You might have, at one time in your life, imagined your voicebox as a literal box inside of your throat. The reality is somewhat weirder, and not really box like at all. When people use the term “voicebox,” they’re usually referring to an organ in your throat called the […]
When you shower, always remember to clean your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a kid you even recall your parents telling you to do it. That’s the kind of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of […]
Imagine you’re in an old school noir movie and you play a detective. You’re trying to find a killer (and you’re being rather hard-boiled about it, whatever that means) and you have just one clue: the suspect is afflicted with Swimmer’s Ear. So there’s an extended montage (with dramatic music) as you dig through old […]
In the past they were called “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. These days, people call them 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 bit like when you were […]
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Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun experience. Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you likely open your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite […]
We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. Alright, there are two ways to think about it: The first thing you may think about is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t seem to reach might spring to […]
Most people don’t want to talk about the impact hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people deal with. Hearing loss can cause communication hurdles that result in misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect time to show your love and […]
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New cures are regularly being found. That may be a positive or a negative. You may decide that you really don’t need to be all that careful about your hearing because you read some encouraging research about prospective future cures for deafness. You’ll feel like they will probably have a cure for deafness by the […]