Is age a factor in the advancement of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions impacting all adults as they age, but it’s a slow process. In fact, over 50% of people 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as we age […]
It’s not fun when you can’t sleep at night. Especially when it happens regularly. You lie awake tossing and turning, checking the time over and over, and worrying about how tired you will be tomorrow. When these types of sleepless nights routinely occur, medical professionals tend to use the term “insomnia”. With insomnia, the negatives […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes is not as widely known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% or 37 […]
DIY is all the rage these days and everybody likes a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the suitable plumbing tutorial, go get the recommended tools, and go to work! It might take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no replacement for the […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older people, but does it merit quitting driving? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits vary among individuals. While hearing loss is a component to consider when driving a vehicle, a seasoned driver is still capable even if they need to lower the radio volume. Whether hearing loss […]
Of course, pregnancy is amazing and incredible. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be fairly unpleasant, at least in some cases. There are all sorts of weird side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a bit of a process, but […]
The only one thing that you asked for was for the trash to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner responds “I never heard you ask me”. Why are you not surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they wanted […]
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, dyeing your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But you might not know that a number of treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Let’s take a look at […]
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 run in the morning. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And your virtual meetings are suffering from bad audio quality. Sometimes, you don’t […]
We typically think of hearing loss as something that advances little by little. This can make the symptoms easy to miss. 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. It turns out hearing loss […]
