In contrast to popular belief, winter is fun! Okay, it can definitely be a bummer if you need to go somewhere. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But there are plenty of fun things to do in those chillier winter months. Still not convinced? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only […]
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 […]
There are a couple different ways to think about the term “cheap hearing aids”. For anyone on a small budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the word “cheap” indicates low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical purchase and an item […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Patients have to go through a really tough time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are frequently dismissed. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there is a life after cancer and that’s an important thing to keep in mind. And you want that life to […]
In some cases, it’s easy to know when you need medical advice. When you break a bone, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the situation). You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the point is that you’re unlikely to try […]
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 […]
Have you ever had your internet disappear right as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch a never-ending spinning circle. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Perhaps it’s your modem, could be […]
People are becoming self-dependent more than ever before. Does your car require some repairs? Just watch that YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Attempting to learn cursive writing? YouTube… look, you get the idea. Anything you want to learn, you can find, and there’s excellent potential to teach and train yourself on the […]
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 […]
When you’re a kid, falling is simply a part of life. Wiping out on your bicycle? Not unusual. Stumbling over your own feet while you’re running outside? Happens all of the time. It’s not really a worry because, well, kids are quite limber. They don’t usually stay down for long. As you grow older though, […]