Millions of years ago, the world was much different. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Thanks to its really long neck and tail, Diplacusis was so big that it was afraid of no predator. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds simultaneously, that’s a hearing condition […]
June 2, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
It’s a normal first response – denial. My loved one must be simply making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it really is. She’s too young to require a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between the two of you. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. […]
Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season offers a lot of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to protect your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, do keep in mind that your hearing can be harmed by loud noises. In the summer you’re much more likely to […]
May 17, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
Remember when you used to be able to get those gallon buckets of ice cream at the supermarket? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But you begin to become more specific in your taste as you get older. Your ice cream preferences get more specialized and you tend to opt for your favorite brand. […]
Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s hard not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a child you even recall your parents telling you to do it. That’s the type of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of childhood. But that […]
What is a cyborg? If your mind gets swept up in science fiction movies, you probably think of cyborgs as sort of half-human, half machine characters (the human condition is often cleverly portrayed with these characters). Hollywood cyborgs can seem wildly outlandish. But the truth is that, technically, anyone who wears a pair of glasses […]
April 25, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
You go above and beyond to make sure your hearing aids are well taken care of. When you go to bed, you always put them snuggly on the charger and you clean them every day. Suddenly and discouragingly, your hearing aids aren’t working the way they used to. There are several things you can do […]
April 20, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Aids News
While it could be true that older hearing aids are better than nothing, it’s likely that what small benefit you get from them may be costly. Hearing aid technology has progressed a lot in the past few years! It’s gone to digital from analog, for one thing, and there are features now that weren’t even […]
April 11, 2023 | Audiology Services of Chattanooga | Hearing Test Info
Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be utilized to treat the common condition of hearing loss. Unfortunately, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and untreated. For people with hearing loss, this can trigger feelings of social-separation and depression. And these feelings of depression and separation can be increased by the breakdown of professional and personal […]
Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, once upon a time. Naturally, that was well before CDs, not to mention digital streaming. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. With an audiobook, you can listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s kind of like having someone read a book […]
