Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common slowly advancing condition that impacts all adults. Actually, over one half of people 75 and older have difficulty hearing. Presbycusis The slowly advancing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally known as presbycusis. There is no one […]
It’s not fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. Particularly when it occurs regularly. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time again and again, and stressing about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. When these types of sleepless nights persistently occur, medical professionals tend to use the term “insomnia”. Over time, […]
You might be familiar with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, such as the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud sounds. However, you may find it interesting to discover the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Allow us to elaborate. How is your risk of developing hearing loss […]
Everybody loves an easy fix, particularly when the solution is also a DIY fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the right plumbing tutorial, go get the suggested tools, and get to work! A plumber would probably be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes […]
Many older people have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s unsafe for them to drive? The response isn’t clear-cut, 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 needs to stop driving. Whether hearing loss presents […]
Sure, pregnancy is awesome and fantastic. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be rather uncomfortable, at least in some cases. There are all kinds of peculiar side effects, including morning sickness, health hazards, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a bit of a process, but […]
You asked for help with one simple chore: take out the trash. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Curious how that works, how your partner failed to hear the one thing you asked them to do. The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s often a sign […]
Aging is one of the most common indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t escape aging. Sure, coloring your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But you might not know that numerous treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing […]
Have you ever left your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the laundry or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a walk in the morning. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from bad audio quality. Often, you […]
We usually think of hearing loss as something that develops little by little. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. It’s nothing to worry about, you just need the volume on the TV a little louder, no big deal, right? That’s usually the situation, yes, but not always. In some situations, hearing loss can […]
