Many facets of your daily life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Neglected hearing loss, for example, can affect your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. Communication can become tense for couples who are coping with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent arguments. In other words, […]
Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. But this new setup has become challenging for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it hard to follow conversations. The inability to follow along with conversations in loud environments often serves […]
It’s normal to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it cause digestive issues? Will it dehydrate you? Cause sleeplessness? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Lots of different drugs are known to trigger this […]
Is age a factor in the progression of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common slowly advancing condition that impacts all adults. Actually, over one half of those 75 and older have trouble hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of hearing loss as we get older. There’s no […]
It’s no fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. And when it occurs on a regular basis, it’s particularly vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, checking the time again and again, and stressing about how tired you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this type of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the negatives […]
You may be familiar with the various aspects contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud noises. However, you might find it intriguing to discover the connection between diabetes and hearing loss. Allow us to elaborate. How is your risk of developing hearing loss increased […]
Everybody loves a quick fix, especially when the fix is also a DIY fix. Got a leaky sink? 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 sense of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it by yourself. […]
Many 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. While hearing loss is a factor to consider when driving a vehicle, a seasoned driver remains capable even if they need to lower the volume on the radio. For […]
It’s an awesome and incredible experience, having a child. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be fairly uncomfortable, at least in some cases. There’s the morning sickness, the changes to your body, the health hazards, and all kinds of strange side effects. Getting there can be somewhat of […]
The only one thing that you asked for was for the trash to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner says “I never heard you ask me”. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they wanted done? […]
