Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, once upon a time. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. With an audiobook, you will listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s kind of like when you were […]
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Do you recollect the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you most likely heard the story of how Johnny Appleseed journeyed around providing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they are good for you and that’s the moral of the story). That’s only somewhat accurate. The real Johnny Appleseed […]
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Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the highway? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. Then you likely pop your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s funny is that you do this even if you have no […]
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When it comes to history, there are three distinct types of individuals: those who are very interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes gloss over and they begin to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who think that aliens are responsible for history. The history of hearing aids isn’t full of aliens […]
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As we age, we all recognize that hearing loss and specific mental health concerns can progress in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have discovered a strong link between the two that shouldn’t be overlooked and it will help if you don’t turn that hearing aid off. Depression is twice as likely in […]
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Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t reach? Okay, there are two ways to think about it: First, you think about something you always wanted to do in life but so far you haven’t got around to (skydiving, for instance). Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t seem […]
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Musicians rock. Their songs bring us so much enjoyment. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing risk. The musicians themselves are at an even greater risk of hearing damage since they are exposed to loud music just about every day. As you get older, you’ll still […]
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Diagnosing hearing loss by yourself is basically impossible. For example, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and effectively evaluate what you hear. So getting a hearing test will be crucial in figuring out what’s happening with your hearing. But there’s no need to worry or stress out because a hearing test […]
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Most people don’t want to talk about the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s an issue many people cope with. Hearing loss can cause communication obstacles that lead to misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect opportunity to show your love and […]
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Bananas taste a lot different than they did in the past. That’s because modern banana farmers grow a very different variety of banana than they used to. These new bananas grow faster, are more resilient, and can thrive in a wider variety of climates. And they taste quite different. So why haven’t you noticed the […]
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