Thanksgiving is a cherished time for family get-togethers, filled with laughter, stories, and sentiments of gratitude. It’s also a good opportunity to address essential health concerns, including hearing loss, in a supportive and caring setting. With family members gathered around, this holiday can serve as a perfect time to start a conversation about hearing difficulties […]
Fatigue can have a wide variety of causes, ranging from a simple sleepless night to respiratory problems like sleep apnea. But many people are surprised to find out that chronic fatigue and exhaustion can also be due to something relatively common: hearing loss. To some extent, that’s because hearing loss can be a slow-moving, subtle […]
For many individuals, the idea of hearing loss causes fear and anxiety. It can be a daunting thought that you may not be capable of hearing your world, and the fear that can result may stop many from seeking the help they require. However, fear doesn’t have to be a barrier. It will be easier […]
Typically, the first stages of hearing loss develop slowly. You may find yourself asking your kids to repeat something, disregarding it as mumbling or background noise. But when this happens, you begin to think that you might be starting to develop hearing loss. It will be easier to recognize whether your own hearing is changing […]
For professional musicians, hearing isn’t simply a sense, it’s an essential part of their art and livelihood. Remarkably, many musicians still perform under the belief that hearing loss is an inescapable feature of their profession. This frame of mind, which views hearing damage as an unavoidable consequence of the job, is both antiquated and unhealthy. […]
Earplugs can often be a simple and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by disruptive noises. By putting in a pair of earplugs before bed, you can considerably decrease or completely block out sounds that otherwise interfere with your ability to sleep. With a variety of earplugs on […]
As our loved ones age, specific changes in their health can be anticipated. One of the most common issues they might face is hearing loss. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately one in three individuals between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from some degree of hearing loss. And for people who […]
Most people think that as they get older hearing loss will be unavoidable. The slow decline in hearing is not simply an outcome of time passing but a consequence of accumulated damage. Each exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, adds up over time, leading to irreversible […]
The underlying basis of noise-related hearing loss may seem well-understood. A fairly obvious cause-and-effect relationship is indicated by the name, after all. The universal understanding is simply that loud sounds damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, causing long-term and irreversible hearing loss. Though we’ve known this for some time now, we haven’t completely understood […]
It can be very frustrating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. While your instinct may tempt you to use your finger or a small object to scratch the itch, it is critical to understand the root cause first. Pinpointing the safest and most effective way to deal with the itch depends on determining the […]
