Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting collaboration and teamwork. But this new setup has become challenging for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it difficult to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. The inability to follow conversations in noisy settings […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be informed about any possible side effects. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it cause dehydration? Cause insomnia? There might also be a more serious possible side effect that you might not be aware of – hearing loss. Many different […]
Is age a factor in the advancement of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting all adults as they get older, but it is a slow process. Half of people over the age of 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly progressing condition […]
Sleepless nights are no fun. Especially when it happens frequently. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time again and again, and stressing about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this kind of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of chronic insomnia will compound, negatively impacting your general health. […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud noise are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you may find it intriguing to understand the connection between diabetes and hearing impairment. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of experiencing hearing loss increased by diabetes? The prevalence of […]
Everybody loves an easy fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the ideal plumbing tutorial, buy the suggested tools, and get to work! A plumber would most likely be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that sense of self-satisfaction that comes […]
Many older people experience hearing loss, but does that mean it’s dangerous for them to drive? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a seasoned driver has to quit driving. Whether hearing loss presents […]
It’s an awesome and wonderful experience, having a baby. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least at times, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There’s the morning sickness, the changes to your body, the health challenges, and all sorts of weird side effects. Getting there can […]
You asked for help with one simple chore: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never was accomplished. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner responds “I never heard you ask me”. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they needed done? The colloquial term for this […]
Aging is one of the most typical indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t escape aging. Sure, dyeing your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But you might not know that a number of treatable health conditions have also been associated […]
