Caring for your hearing aids probably feels easy enough. When you first got your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. With regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, the majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. But it’s very likely that you may forget some of […]
Does hearing loss get worse as you age? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions impacting all adults as they get older, but it is a gradual process. Half of people over the age of 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly progressing condition of hearing […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Particularly when it happens regularly. You lie awake tossing and turning, checking the time over and over, and worrying about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this type of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of chronic insomnia will compound, negatively impacting your general health. And […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? The prevalence of diabetes increases as you […]
Contrary to popular opinion, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can certainly be difficult. Or if you don’t have the proper gear (or proper infrastructure). But there are lots of fun things to do in those colder winter months. Don’t believe us? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only enjoyable things […]
DIY is all the rage these days and everyone likes a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? You can learn 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 […]
There are a couple different ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. For anyone on a tight budget, it means “affordability”. On the other hand, it implies low-quality, turning an apparently economical purchase into a not-so-smart choice, epitomized by the saying “You get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Because of this, patients getting cancer treatment will sometimes feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as trivial. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s a pretty important thing to keep in mind. And […]
Recognizing when you require some medical advice is normally rather easy. You know you need to go to the doctor immediately if you break your leg, for example. You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the thing is that you’re not likely to try “toughing it out”. If you want […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older individuals, but does it warrant giving up driving? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits differ among individuals. While hearing loss is a component to consider when operating a vehicle, a skilled driver remains proficient even if they have to lower the volume on the radio. Whether […]