Bananas don’t taste the same as they once did. That’s because today’s banana farmers grow a very different type of banana then they used to. These new bananas grow faster, are more robust, and can thrive in a wider variety of climates. And they taste very different. So why haven’t you detected the great banana […]
Every day scientists are coming up with new cures. That may be a positive or a negative. You may decide that you don’t really need to be very vigilant about your hearing because you read some encouraging research about prospective future cures for deafness. You’ll feel like they will most likely have a cure for […]
Have your friends, family, and co-workers been requesting that you invest in hearing aids but you’ve been stubbornly resisting? Are you feeling like your hearing loss is not that bad at the moment and purchasing a hearing aid isn’t worth it? Even if you believe you’re doing just fine at the moment, your hearing loss […]
You may develop hearing loss as you get older, particularly if you regularly expose yourself to loud noise. Hearing loss might be in your future, for instance, if you work on a noisy factory floor without ear protection. These are fairly common and widely known causes of hearing loss. But there’s a new fighter in […]
For you and the people you love, coping with hearing loss can be difficult to adjust to. It can also come with some perils. What’s going to happen if you can’t hear a smoke detector or someone calling your name? If you have untreated hearing loss, you won’t hear those car noises that could be […]
Even when it’s somewhat mild, hearing loss can have a major impact on your life. There will be a dramatic change in the way you interact with loved ones, friends, and coworkers. Everyday tasks like going to the supermarket can grow more challenging. But that doesn’t mean it has to be all doom and gloom. […]
If you start talking about dementia at your next family gathering, you will probably put a dark cloud over the whole event. Dementia isn’t a subject most people are intentionally looking to talk about, mostly because it’s rather frightening. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive disease, makes you lose a grip on reality, experience loss […]
You go into the kitchen to find a snack. How about a salty treat… how about crackers? Potato chips sound good! Wait. Maybe this leftover slice of cheesecake. Perhaps you should just opt for a banana on second thought. A banana is a healthier option obviously. When it comes to the human body, everything is […]
Every instance of hearing loss is unique Just because two people have the same hearing loss condition doesn’t mean they will have precisely the same experience. No two instances of hearing loss are exactly alike. While you may be able to relate to someone else with hearing loss, keep in mind that your hearing loss […]
So, so many family celebrations. It likely feels like you’re meeting or reuniting with every relative you have, every weekend, during the holidays. The holiday season can be fun (and also difficult) because of this. Normally, it’s easy to look forward to this annual catching up. You get to find out what everyone’s been doing […]