Does hearing loss get worse as you get older? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions impacting all adults as they age, but it is a gradual process. Half of people older than 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly advancing condition of hearing loss as […]
Sleepless nights are no fun. And when it occurs frequnetly, it’s especially vexing. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how fatigued you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this type of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the downsides of not sleeping will then […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud sound are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes is not as well known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing loss? The prevalence of diabetes increases as […]
Everybody loves a quick fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Got a leaky sink? 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 substitute for the gratification you feel, right? But that feeling […]
Many older people have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s unsafe for them to drive? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits vary among individuals. While hearing loss is a component to consider when operating a vehicle, a seasoned driver is still capable even if they have to lower the volume on the radio. […]
Sure, pregnancy is amazing and fantastic. But it can also be sort of… unpleasant, at least at times, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all sorts of weird side effects, including morning sickness, health hazards, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a bit of […]
You asked for help with one basic chore: take out the trash. A little bit later you discover your partner failed to do it. “I Didn’t hear you”, they state. Why are you not surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they wanted done? This “selective hearing” is a normal sign that communication […]
Aging is one of the most common indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t avoid aging. You can do some things to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you might not know that several treatable health conditions have also been related to hearing loss. Let’s take […]
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, inadvertently left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the laundry?) Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And your virtual meetings are suffering from bad audio quality. Often, you don’t […]
Hearing loss has a reputation for advancing gradually. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms because of this. It’s nothing to concern yourself with, you simply need the volume on the TV a bit louder, no big deal, right? That’s usually the case, yes, but not always. It turns out hearing loss can also […]
