You asked for help with one basic chore: take out the trash. But, regrettably, it never got done. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner replies “I never heard you ask me”. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they wanted done? The colloquial term for […]
Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, frequently, achieve the impossible. Unfortunately, invisible health problems are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. As an illustration, tinnitus is a very […]
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can do some things to look younger but you’re still aging. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been linked to health issues associated with aging that are treatable, and in some cases, preventable? Here’s a look […]
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. The times when hearing aids merely increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for good. AI is at the root of […]
You’re not really sure why, but you’ve been feeling moody 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 irritating. The other night your daughter seemed annoyed with you when you asked her to turn the tv […]
Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to overlook 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. So why should your hearing be any less relevant than your vision? It’s important to get routine 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 train ride to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from poor audio quality. Sometimes, you […]
We normally think of hearing loss as something that advances gradually. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. 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 often, it isn’t. It turns out […]
Most people are happy with their hearing aids: As reported by one recent survey, when speaking one-on-one, 91% of individuals who wear hearing aids are satisfied with their results. When talking about particular activities, 85% were satisfied in a group environment and watching TV, 78% while shopping, and 75% in a restaurant or on the […]
It’s easy to notice how your body ages over time. Your skin begins to get some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees start to be a little more sore. Your skin becomes a little saggy in places. Perhaps you begin to notice some fading of your eyesight and hearing. It’s pretty […]
