Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical waters to the cold seas surrounding the poles. Life Beneath the Surface Although whales spend their lives in water, they breathe air through blowholes located on top of their heads. They must regularly return to the surface to breathe before diving again in search of food or traveling through the ocean. Whales are warm-blooded, give birth to live young, and nurse their calves with milk. A thick layer of fat called blubber helps protect them from cold water and stores energy during long migrations. Two Main Groups Whales are generally divided into baleen w....

Hearing loss is a common problem for many people, and it can be caused by a variety of factors including age, noise exposure, and genetics. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatment options available to those with hearing loss. At Platinum Hearing Aids, we are dedicated to helping our patients achieve full-spectrum hearing through audiology care and hearing aid services. In today's blog, we’ll discuss four options for treating hearing issues.  Cochlear Implants For severe hearing loss, a small device known as a cochlear implant can be surgically implanted in the ear. They help to transmit sound signals to the brain and are used most commonly by people who do not benefit from hearing aids.  Medical Treatments There are some m....