Tiredness can have a wide variety of causes, ranging from a simple sleepless night to respiratory problems like sleep apnea. But many individuals are surprised to learn that chronic tiredness and exhaustion can also be a result of something relatively common: hearing loss. That’s at least partly because of the fact that hearing loss usually […]
Many individuals feel anxiety when they think about hearing loss. Facing the idea of not hearing the world around us can be intimidating, and for some, fear of hearing loss can stop them from seeking essential help. However, fear doesn’t have to be a roadblock. It will be easier to take a healthier and more […]
Hearing loss often starts out subtly. You might dismiss your need for people to repeat themselves as them mumbling or background noise. But when this occurs, you begin to think that you may be starting to develop hearing loss. It will be easier to identify whether your own hearing is changing by understanding the sounds […]
Hearing is an essential part of a professional musician’s living and art, not simply a mere sense. Remarkably, many musicians still perform under the belief that hearing loss is an inevitable element of their profession. This is both an outdated and unhealthy mindset. Luckily, this harmful mindset is being challenged by growing awareness and recent […]
Earplugs can often be a basic and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by disruptive noises. By putting in a pair of earplugs before bed, you can substantially decrease or totally block out sounds that otherwise disrupt your ability to sleep. With an assortment of earplugs available, it’s […]
As our family members get older, specific changes in their health can be expected. Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent of these health concerns. About one out of three individuals aged 65 to 74 copes with some degree of hearing loss as disclosed by the National Institute of Health. This number goes up […]
Hearing loss is often seen as an inescapable part of aging, but the truth is that much of it can be prevented. In reality, damage from recurring exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Every exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, accumulates over time, […]
It might seem as though the roots of noise-related hearing loss are functionally well-established. After all, the name itself suggests a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. Our basic understanding is that permanent hearing damage is caused by exposure to overly loud noise over a long period of time. Though we’ve recognized this for some time now, […]
It can be very frustrating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. Before you stick your finger or an object into your ear in an attempt to scratch the itch, you should be aware of the underlying cause. Pinpointing the safest and most effective way to deal with the itch depends on determining the root […]
In our youth, food choices often were all about taste and immediate gratification, with very little consideration for long-term health consequences. But as we become adults we start to become aware of how the ways we eat can impact our health and overall well-being. Recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between poor nutrition and […]
