What do you get when you introduce a child with hearing loss to one of the apps below? Smiles, giggles and (shhh) learning. Apps geared for kids with hearing loss aretypically found under the ‘education’category in app stores. We searched the world wide web to find apps for your smartphone and tablet that will teach, inspire,… Read More »
Every day, millions of people around the world are tortured by noises that no one else can hear. Some people, like me, hear a high-pitched ringing sound. Others hear something else entirely, from whooshing to static, chirps, beeps, roaring, or one of many other noises. Despite a lack of awareness in the general public, tinnitus… Read More »
Tens of thousands of people in Ireland are currently living with dementia. Stock picture Hearing loss and obesity among 12 factors that fuel dementia Independent.ie Twelve lifestyle choices and conditions that fuel dementia have been identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the most definitive list ever of how to avoid mental decline in… Read More »
Hillary Clinton’s defenders will never stop making excuses for why she lost in 2016: It was Matt Lauer! It was James Comey! It was men being sexist! It was women being sexist! It was voter suppression! It was Citizens United! It was fake news! It was WikiLeaks! It was Facebook! It was the Russians! Today,… Read More »
Feeling forgetful? Have no fear because that just might be a good sign when it comes to predicting whether or not you’re heading towards Alzheimer’s, according to science. Image Point Fr/shutterstock In our twenties, we find it hilarious when we can’t remember our neighbor’s cat’s name or that adorable actor who starred in that movie—whatever… Read More »