Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, once upon a time. Back then, of course, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. These days, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. […]
Do you recollect the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you might have been taught that he traveled across the United States, bringing the gift of healthy apples to every community he paid a visit to (the moral of the story is that apples are good for you, and you should eat them). […]
Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun experience. Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. And then, for some reason, you probably pop your hood and take a look at your engine. Humorously, you still do this even though you […]
March 14, 2023 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | News
When it comes to history, there are three different kinds of people: people who find history to be amazingly interesting, people who think history is horribly boring, and those who believe history is full of aliens. Aliens aren’t behind the history of hearing aids. But it’s probably a lot weirder than you might believe. After […]
March 7, 2023 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | News
As we age, we all know that hearing loss and certain mental health concerns can get worse in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong link between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be overlooked. So don’t turn off that hearing aid. Depression is twice as likely in people […]
March 1, 2023 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | News
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? You may consider this in a couple of different ways: First, you consider something you always wanted to do with your life but so far you haven’t got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t […]
February 22, 2023 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | News
Musicians are cool! Their songs bring us so much happiness. The downside is that music is almost always loud, in fact, many people like it better that way. The musicians themselves are at an increased danger of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music just about every day. Whether your living depends on […]
February 14, 2023 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | Hearing Test Info
Hearing loss is challenging, if not impossible, to diagnose by yourself. For example, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and effectively measure what you hear. So getting your hearing tested will be vital in understanding what’s going on with your hearing. But there’s no need to worry or stress out because […]
It’s something a lot of individuals cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Both partners can feel aggravated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it a great opportunity to express your love and appreciation […]
Have you ever seen a t-shirt advertised as “one size fits all” but when you went to put it on, you were discouraged to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s truly aggravating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only relevant with clothing, […]
