Relaxation, sunshine, and social events are what summer is all about. However, for people with hearing loss, navigating these seasonal gatherings can sometimes present distinct difficulties. Fear not, as with a bit of preparation and consideration, you can ensure that your summer experiences are still fun. Get the most out of summer with these essential […]
Are you aware that your chance of developing age-related hearing loss can be increased if you have high blood pressure? From around 40 years old and up, you might begin to detect that your hearing is beginning to fail. Your symptoms might progress gradually and be largely invisible, but this type of hearing loss is […]
Age-related hearing loss can have broad impacts across your entire life. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your cognitive clarity can also be affected. The way your brain works, including your mood and memory, can be significantly affected by hearing loss. The relationship between cognition and hearing loss […]
Putting off on essential appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amidst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day events. You might not even get around to shopping for hearing aids at all. But hearing loss affects more than just your ears and delaying treatment can have negative effects on your whole life. […]
In the hectic frenzy of day-to-day life, our ears often bear the brunt of neglect and inadvertent harm. From the allure of ear candling to the apparently harmless act of utilizing cotton swabs, our auditory health can suffer from these prevalent yet dangerous practices. What follows are a few strategies you can use to help […]
Chances are, earwax and its buildup haven’t been subjects of significant contemplation for you, except maybe during ear hygiene routines. Still, it’s essential to have an understanding of its purpose and how it develops. What initiates the accumulation of earwax? Earwax, scientifically known as cerumen, is a dense blend of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, […]
Hearing loss can impact many aspects of your day-to-day life. Neglected hearing loss, for instance, can impact your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become strained. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent arguments. In other words, left uncontrolled, […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. However, you find yourself having difficulties in this new configuration. It’s because the elevated noise is making it difficult to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if conventional hearing tests indicate totally […]
When you begin on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be educated about any potential side effects. Can it cause digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Make you drowsy? You may not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, like hearing loss. Lots of different drugs are known […]
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 […]
