Many facets of your day-to-day life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Untreated hearing loss, for example, can affect your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become tense. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent arguments. In other words, […]
Your workplace has opted to encourage teamwork and cooperation by opening up the office floor plan. However, you find yourself struggling in this new configuration. It’s because the elevated noise is making it hard to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. The inability to follow conversations in […]
When you begin on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be informed about any potential side effects. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it dehydrate you? Cause sleeplessness? You may not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical term professionals […]
Is age a factor in the advancement of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions impacting all adults as they age, but it’s a slow process. In fact, over one half of those 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis The slowly progressing condition of hearing loss as we […]
It’s no fun when you can’t sleep at night. Especially when it happens frequently. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how tired you’ll be the next day. When these types of sleepless nights routinely happen, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. With […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all familiar 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 bit deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% or […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all familiar 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 bit deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% or […]
Everyone loves a quick fix, especially when the solution is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. A plumber would probably be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it on your own. At […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older individuals, but does it warrant giving up driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. While hearing loss is a component to think about when operating a vehicle, a skilled driver remains capable even if they have to lower the radio volume. For individuals […]
Sure, pregnancy is amazing and incredible. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be rather unpleasant, at least in some cases. There are all sorts of weird side effects, like morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. None of this takes away from the joy of being a […]
