Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging cooperation and teamwork. But this new setup has become a struggle for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the increased noise makes it hard to follow conversations. The inability to follow along with conversations in loud settings often […]
It’s normal to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you begin using it. Can it trigger digestive issues? Will it dehydrate you? Make you drowsy? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have given […]
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 […]
