Physically, you will usually get a number of years out of your hearing aids, but as your level of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids may need an update. Getting routine hearing assessments is key to making sure your hearing aids are programmed and fit correctly. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for […]
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 […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. In most instances, this situation is temporary. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more serious hearing problem is occurring. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a slowly developing condition. Symptoms show up slowly over a long time period. One of […]
Modern cell phones have become a lot clearer and more dependable nowadays. But that doesn’t mean everybody can hear you all the time. As a matter of fact, there’s one group for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those with hearing loss. Now, you may be thinking: there’s a simple fix for […]
It most likely seems like a simple thing to take care of your hearing aids. When you first obtained your hearing aids, you most likely got a set of care instructions, after all. The majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to when it comes to routine hearing aid maintenance. But it’s very […]
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 […]
Lots of individuals really love winter! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can definitely be a challenge. Or if you’re not properly prepared. But during those cold winter months, you can find plenty of fun things to do. Don’t believe us? Well, here are only a few examples of how cold weather can […]
