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 […]
Once you get accustomed to your hearing aid, it’s difficult to go without it. After all, your hearing aids are essential to connect with your world. But it will occasionally have to be updated or swapped out just like all technology. A hearing aid’s typical lifespan A hearing aid will usually last 3 to 7 […]
Have you ever woken up after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a delightful song through your open window? Turns out, there’s a name for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. For whatever reason, birds see the sun coming up and decide to start belting out their favorite songs. Each species has its own […]
If you aren’t really rich, a car isn’t really an impulse purchase. Which means you will probably do a great deal of research ahead of time. You take a good look at things such as gas mileage, price point, and customer reviews. (You’re on Google a lot.) This amount of research is logical! For most […]
Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to find at grocery stores? As a kid, they were the best thing ever because they promised an entire gallon of ice cream, that’s a lot of frozen custard and high-fructose corn syrup! But you begin to become more specific in your taste as […]
You go out of your way to make sure your hearing aids are well taken care of. Cleaning them every day, you make sure they are safe and snug on their charger when you go to sleep. Suddenly and distressingly, your hearing aids are no longer working the way they used to. Fortunately, there are […]
If you’re still wearing your older hearing aids, they may be better than no hearing aids, but they also could be costing you in some ways. Hearing aid technology has progressed a great deal in the past few years! It’s changed from analog to digital, for one thing, and there are features today that weren’t […]
When it comes to history, there are three distinct types of individuals: those who find history to be incredibly fascinating, individuals who think history is terribly boring, and those who think history is full of aliens. The history of hearing aids isn’t full of aliens (sorry not sorry). But it’s probably a lot stranger than […]
Even if you have an active, healthy lifestyle, you could develop hearing loss and specific cognitive concerns as you age. And scientists have discovered a strong connection between the two that shouldn’t be ignored and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. Depression is twice as likely in people who have […]
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t reach? Alright, there are two ways to think about it: First, you consider something you always wanted to do with your life but you never got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, if you’re a little less of a romantic, you think about that spot […]
