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Back in the old days they were known as “books-on-tape”. Naturally, that was long before CDs, much less digital streaming. These days, people call them audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you can listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s a bit like when you
Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you might have been taught that he migrated across the United States, bringing the gift of nourishing apples to every community he visited (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that’s not the entire truth. Around
Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? It’s not an enjoyable situation. Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. And then, for whatever reason, you probably open your hood and have a look at your engine. Humorously, you still do this despite
When it comes to history, there are three distinct kinds of people: those who are really interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes gloss over and they begin to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who believe that aliens are responsible for history. The history of hearing aids is not about aliens
As we get older, we all recognize that hearing loss and particular mental health challenges can get worse despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong link between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be dismissed. So keep that hearing aid turned on. Depression is two times as likely in individuals
We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to scratch. Alright, there are two ways to consider it: First, you consider something you always wanted to do in life but so far you haven’t got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, if you’re a little less of a romantic, you think about that spot on
Musicians rock. They bring so much happiness to our lives with their performances. The drawback is that music is pretty much always loud, in fact, many people like it better that way. The musicians themselves are at an even greater danger of hearing damage since they are exposed to loud music nearly every day. Whether
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. For example, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and effectively measure what you hear. So getting a hearing test will be essential in figuring out what’s happening with your hearing. But there’s no need to worry or stress out because a hearing
It’s something a lot of individuals cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Hearing loss can cause communication obstacles that result in misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. This is the perfect time for you to express your love and appreciation for your loved one
Have you ever seen a t-shirt advertised as “one size fits all” but when you went to try it on, you were disheartened to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s really aggravating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s true with t-shirts and it’s
Are you forgetting something? You’re not imagining it. Remembering day-to-day things is getting harder and harder. Once you notice it, loss of memory seems to progress quickly. It becomes more debilitating the more you become aware of it. The majority of people don’t realize that there’s a link between loss of memory and loss of
It’s important to educate yourself about hearing loss, particularly if you or somebody you know is coping with it. Armed with accurate knowledge, you can steer clear of making bad decisions and will be better able to cope with your condition. Here are some common myths to dismiss when you have minor hearing loss. Hearing
