Is age a factor in the advancement of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common gradually progressing condition that impacts all adults. In fact, over 50% of individuals 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we age. There […]
Sleepless nights are no fun. Especially when it occurs frequently. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how tired you’ll be the next day. When these kinds of sleepless nights routinely occur, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. With insomnia, the negatives of […]
You might be familiar with the numerous aspects contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud noises. However, you might find it interesting to discover the connection between diabetes and hearing loss. Let us elaborate. How is your risk of developing hearing loss raised […]
Lots of people really love winter! Well, if you have to go somewhere, it can certainly be difficult. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those chilly winter months, you can find plenty of fun things to do. Don’t believe it? Well, here are only a few instances of […]
DIY is all the rage these days and everybody likes a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the suitable plumbing tutorial, buy the recommended tools, and go to work! It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the satisfaction […]
There are a couple different ways to think about the term “cheap hearing aids”. For anyone on a tight budget, it means “affordability”. On the other hand, it conveys low-quality, turning an apparently economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical purchase […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. As a result, patients getting cancer treatment will sometimes feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as insignificant. But it’s critical to remember that, for a great many cancer patients, there will be life after your disease. And you want that life to be […]
Knowing when you need some medical advice is normally pretty easy. When you break a bone, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the scenario). With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t a possibility. If you want your bones to heal properly, you need […]
Hearing loss is a common challenge for older individuals, but does it merit quitting driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a skilled driver needs to stop driving. For individuals who commute on […]
Have you ever had your internet disappear just as you’re almost to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch an endless spinning circle. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Perhaps it’s your modem, could be […]
