Our ears are often what carry the load of unintentional harm from neglect in our hectic daily lives. There are some common but dangerous practices, including utilizing cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health at risk. What follows are a few strategies you can use to help protect the health of […]
You most likely don’t give a lot of thought to earwax buildup unless you’re in the process of cleaning it out. Nonetheless, understanding what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is essential. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, scientifically known as cerumen, is a thick combination of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, and […]
Hearing loss can affect many areas of your day-to-day life. Untreated hearing loss, for instance, can affect your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become strained. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent quarrels. In other words, left uncontrolled, […]
Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging cooperation and teamwork. However, you find yourself struggling in this new setup. It’s because the increased noise is making it challenging to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if standard hearing tests indicate completely fine […]
It’s natural to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it trigger digestive issues? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Make you sleepy? You might not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Many different medications are […]
Does hearing loss get worse as you get older? Hearing loss is a common gradually progressing condition that impacts all adults. Actually, over one half of those 75 and older have trouble hearing. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as we age is generally known as presbycusis. Typically, there will be a combination […]
It’s not fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. And when it happens on a regular basis, it’s particularly vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time over and over, and worrying about how tired you will be tomorrow. When these types of sleepless nights routinely happen, medical professionals tend to […]
You may be acquainted with the numerous factors contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud sounds. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as well known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of developing hearing loss […]
DIY is all the rage nowadays and everyone likes a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn 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 gratification you feel, right? At least, until your sink begins […]
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 vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver needs to stop driving. For individuals who commute […]
