Physically, you will normally get a number of years out of your hearing aids, but as your level of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids might need an update. Getting regular hearing exams is key to making sure your hearing aids are programmed and fit properly. Here are a number of tips to help you […]
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 […]
There are a large number of reasons for muffled hearing. In most instances, this situation is short-term. In other cases, muffled hearing can be a harbinger of more significant hearing-related issues. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a slowly developing condition. Symptoms appear gradually over a long time period. One of the first symptoms […]
Nowadays, the cellular phone network is much more reliable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But sometimes, it will still be hard to hear what the individual on the other end is saying. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly difficult. Now, you might be thinking: there’s an easy fix […]
Taking care of your hearing aids probably feels easy enough. After all, you were likely given a set of care instructions when you first purchased your devices. With regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting all of that information at once means you probably […]
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 […]
In contrast to popular belief, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can certainly be difficult. Or if you aren’t properly prepared. But during those cold winter months, you can find plenty of fun things to do. Don’t believe it? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only enjoyable things you can do […]
