Many aspects of your daily life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Neglected hearing loss, for instance, can impact your professional life, your favorite hobbies, and even your relationships. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become strained. This can cause increased tension, more arguments, and even the growth of animosity. In […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. But this new setup has become difficult for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the increased noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. Even if established hearing tests indicate perfectly fine hearing, the inability to […]
It’s natural to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it dehydrate you? Make you sleepy? There might also be a more severe possible side effect that you might not think of – hearing loss. Many different drugs are […]
Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting all adults as they get older, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over one half of people 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the […]
It’s not fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. Especially when it occurs frequently. 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 chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the negatives of not sleeping will then […]
You may be acquainted with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud noises. However, you may find it interesting to discover the connection between diabetes and hearing loss. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of […]
Everyone loves a quick 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 recommended tools, and get to work! It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the […]
Lots of older individuals have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s dangerous for them to drive? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits differ among individuals. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver needs to stop driving. For individuals who […]
Sure, pregnancy is amazing and fantastic. But it can also be sort of… unpleasant, at least at times, and at least in terms of how it can make you feel. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health hazards, and all kinds of strange side effects. None of this detracts from the […]
You asked for help with one basic chore: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never was accomplished. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Why are you not surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they needed done? The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s usually a sign of failing […]
