We used to call them books-on-tape, way back when. Naturally, that was long before CDs, not to mention digital streaming. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you will listen to the book as it’s being read by a narrator. It’s a bit […]
Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, way back when. Naturally, that was well before CDs, not to mention digital streaming. Today, they have a much better name; audiobooks. With an audiobook, you will listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s sort of like having somebody read a book aloud to […]
Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he traveled across the US, bringing the gift of nourishing apples to every community he paid a visit to (the moral of the story is that apples are good for you, and you should eat them). Actually, that’s not […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the roadway and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun situation. You have to pull your car safely to the side of the road. Then you most likely pop your hood and take a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this […]
When it comes to history, there are three distinct types of people: those who are really interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes gloss over and they start to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who think that aliens are responsible for history. Aliens aren’t behind the history of hearing aids. But […]
As we get older, we all recognize that hearing loss and certain mental health concerns can worsen in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have recognized a strong connection between the two that shouldn’t be overlooked and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. People with untreated hearing loss […]
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? You might think about this in a couple of different ways: The first thing you may think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get to. Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you think about that spot […]
Musicians rock. They bring so much joy to our lives with their performances. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing hazard. Since musicians subject themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at an increased risk of being harmed. Whether your income depends on music or […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. For example, you can’t actually put your ear next to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. That means that if you want to know what’s happening with your hearing, you need to take a test. Now, before you start sweating or anxiously fidgeting, it’s […]
Most individuals don’t want to discuss 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. This is the ideal time for you to show your love and appreciation for your loved one with […]
