Modern cell phones have become a lot clearer and more dependable nowadays. But that doesn’t mean everybody can hear you all the time. In fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those who have hearing loss. Now, you might be thinking: there’s an easy remedy for that, right? […]
Taking care of your hearing aids probably seems simple enough. When you initially obtained your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. In regard to regular hearing aid maintenance, the majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting that much information at once means you […]
Is age a factor in the progression of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common slowly progressing condition that impacts all adults. Actually, over one half of individuals 75 and older have trouble hearing. Presbycusis The slowly progressing condition of hearing loss as we age is generally known as presbycusis. There’s no one definitive cause […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. And when it occurs on a regular basis, it’s particularly vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time over and over, and stressing about how tired you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this sort of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the negatives of not sleeping will […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud noise are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you may find it intriguing to understand the connection between diabetes and hearing loss. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% […]
Lots of people really enjoy winter! Alright, it can certainly be a bummer if you have to go anywhere. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those chilly winter months, you can find plenty of enjoyable things to do. Don’t believe it? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only enjoyable […]
DIY is all the rage nowadays and everyone likes a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. It might take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no replacement for the satisfaction you feel, right? But that feeling only […]
There are a couple different ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. For someone on a tight budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the phrase “You get what you pay for”, and in this case, the word “cheap” suggests low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical purchase and an item of […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. As a result, patients getting cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, including hearing loss, as trivial. But it’s essential to keep in mind that, for a lot of cancer patients, there is life after your disease. And you want that life […]
In some cases, it’s easy to identify when you need medical advice. When you break your leg, for instance, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the scenario). You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the point is that you’re not likely to […]
