In contrast to popular belief, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can certainly be difficult. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those cold winter months, you can find lots of fun things to do. Still not convinced? Well, here are just a few […]
The word “cheap” has dual meanings. For anyone on a small budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the term “cheap” suggests low-quality hearing aids. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great deal from whether you’re getting a very low-quality device can […]
Sometimes, it’s easy to know when you require medical advice. When you break your leg, for instance, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the situation). You might need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the point is that you’re unlikely to try “toughing it […]
Have you ever had your internet cut just as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix movie? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch an endless spinning circle. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will just come […]
People are becoming self-reliant more than ever before. Want to remodel your kitchen? Just watch that YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? Again with the YouTube. Trying to learn cursive writing? YouTube… look, you get the point. You can find any information you may want to learn and self-learning has never been more available. Does […]
When you’re a kid, falling is just a part of life. Wiping out on your bike? That’s typical. Getting tripped up while running across the yard. Also rather normal. Kids are pretty limber so, no big deal. They rebound quite easily. As you grow older though, that becomes less and less true. The older you […]
When somebody talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it may arouse thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that just increase the volume of sounds around you. […]
Most individuals are happy with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid users are happy with the hearing aid experience when talking one-on-one, as reported by a recent survey. When breaking down results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the supermarket, and 85% […]
There are a couple of types of vacations, right? There’s the type where you cram every single recreation you can into every single second. These are the trips that are remembered for years later and are full of adventure, and you go back to work more exhausted than you left. Then there are the relaxing […]
You’ve probably noted that when movies or TV shows get really intense, they start using close-ups (perhaps even extreme close-ups). That’s because the human face conveys lots of information (more information than you’re likely consciously aware of). It’s no stretch to say that human beings are very facially centered. So having all of your chief […]
