Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common slowly progressing condition that impacts all adults. Half of people over the age of 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly advancing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally known […]
It’s not fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. And when it happens on a regular basis, it’s particularly vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time over and over, and stressing about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this kind of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the […]
You might be familiar with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud sounds. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes is not as widely known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes increase your risk […]
DIY is all the rage these days and everybody likes a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the suitable plumbing tutorial, buy the recommended tools, and go to work! It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the satisfaction you feel, […]
Hearing loss is a common challenge for older individuals, but does it merit giving up driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a seasoned driver has to stop driving. For individuals who commute […]
Of course, pregnancy is awesome and fantastic. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be pretty uncomfortable, at least sometimes. There are all sorts of peculiar side effects, like morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. None of this takes away from the joy of being a parent… […]
You asked for help with one basic chore: take out the trash. A little bit later you discover your partner failed to do it. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner replies “I never heard you ask me”. Crazy how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems related to aging that are treatable, and in some […]
Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, inadvertently left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the laundry?) Suddenly, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. Sometimes, you don’t realize […]
We typically think of hearing loss as something that develops slowly. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. It’s nothing to concern yourself with, you just need the volume on the TV a bit louder, no big deal, right? That’s usually the situation, yes, but not always. In some situations, hearing […]