hearing
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These Popular Toys Could Seriously Damage Your Kids’ Hearing
You’re not just getting old. Today’s toys are too damn loud. This isn’t simply an annoyance that drives many parents to break out the hammer — prolonged exposure to high decibel levels can be dangerous for kids, and may even cause long-term hearing loss.
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How To Get Your Kid To Speak At A Normal Human Volume
My five-year-old daughter Maggie seems to have two volume levels outside of our home: “off” and Fran Drescher at a loud bar. It took a while for her to become comfortable talking to people at all, so I’ve been letting it go when she suddenly has something important to say and starts speaking in ALL…
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This Trick Might Give You Brief Relief From Your Tinnitus
If you suffer from tinnitus, or a constant “ringing in your ears”, this bizarre trick you do with your hands might offer some small respite.