Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions impacting all adults as they age, but it’s a gradual process. Half of people older than 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as […]
It’s not fun when you can’t sleep at night. And when it occurs frequnetly, it’s particularly vexing. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how exhausted you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this kind of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you might find it intriguing to understand the connection between diabetes and hearing loss. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of experiencing hearing loss raised by diabetes? The prevalence of […]
DIY is all the rage nowadays and everybody likes a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the right plumbing tutorial, buy the suggested tools, and get to work! It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no replacement for the satisfaction you feel, right? […]
Lots of older individuals experience 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 quit driving. For people who […]
Sure, pregnancy is amazing and incredible. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be pretty uncomfortable, at least sometimes. There are all kinds of peculiar side effects, like morning sickness, health hazards, and changes to your body. None of this takes away from the happiness of being a parent… but […]
The only one thing that you asked for was for the garbage to be taken out. A little bit later you discover your partner didn’t do it. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner replies “I never heard you ask me”. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner failed to hear the […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, dyeing your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been linked to health issues related to aging that are treatable, and in some […]
Have you ever forgotten your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. The old saying […]
Hearing loss has a reputation for showing itself gradually. 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? In some cases that’s true but often, it isn’t. It turns out hearing loss can also happen […]