Everyone deals with not hearing things every now and then, but most of us don’t think twice about the issues until it becomes problematic. Considering that about 12% of the population is currently suffering from hearing loss, knowing the signs and knowing when to worry is important. Many people brush off little instances where they are not able to hear or where they have a hard time hearing, but few think of this as a big enough problem to schedule an appointment with a hearing specialist. Hearing loss is not the end of the world, and advancements have made dealing with it easier than ever, so there is no more…
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Making a Human Connection in a Digital Age
A recent essay contest in the midwest created some interesting responses from middle school and high school students. When given the chance to write on any topic it should come as no surprise that many students selected cell phones. Nearly like an appendage these days there are so many people who rely on phones for the majority of their communication. Creating a fictional story about what students could do to change their world is an idea that quickly leads to what real relationships are like and how phones can limit these connections. In reality, of course, it is nearly impossible to exist in today’s world if you do not have…
