would never guess what it was. It has wireless connectivity, it synchronizes to all of my home and work devices, and I can even control it remotely. It is a computer? Is it a smartphone? No. It’s actually a hearing aid. The world of hearing aids has catapulted itself...
When is loud too loud? Many people don’t know. Even those who do may not have enough information to make a good judgment call. Noise of 85 decibels or louder can cause permanent damage to your hearing. However, it’s more complicated than that. It’s not just about how...
Do you remember juggling arms full of grocery bags while trying to open the front door without so much as a wobble? But somehow today even getting out of bed can leave you feeling dizzy? Well, you’re not alone. By the time people head into their 80s, a staggering 90%...
Has your mom or dad had another fall? Or perhaps an elderly relative is back in hospital after falling at home? Falls in the elderly are all too common and can make their lives much harder, not just from the injuries sustained but the looming fear of falling. Before...
If I asked you to explain how human hearing works, could you get down to the nuts and bolts of it? You’d probably mention the ears, maybe hair cells in the ear, and then what? Truth be told, even if you asked a scientist how humans hear they wouldn’t have been able to...
