Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging collaboration 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 conversations in loud environments often serves as an […]
It’s natural to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it cause digestive issues? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause insomnia? There may also be a more severe possible side effect that you might not be aware of – hearing loss. Many different medications are known […]
Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is a common gradually advancing condition that affects all adults. Half of people over the age of 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we […]
It’s not fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. Particularly when it occurs frequently. You lie awake tossing and turning, checking the time over and over, and stressing about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. When these kinds of sleepless nights routinely occur, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. Over time, the […]
You might be familiar with the various aspects contributing to hearing loss, like the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud sounds. However, you may find it interesting to understand the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How is your risk of […]
Everyone loves an easy fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the gratification you feel, right? But that feeling […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older individuals, but does it warrant quitting driving? Driving habits differ amongst different people so the response isn’t straightforward. While hearing loss is a factor to consider when driving a vehicle, a skilled driver is still capable even if they have to adjust the volume on the radio. […]
The only one thing that you requested was for the trash to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they needed done? The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s often a sign […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been connected to health issues associated with aging that are treatable, and in some […]
Have you ever left your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Suddenly, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. The old saying “you […]
