Your overall life can be impacted by age-related hearing loss. Not only is your ability to hear affected, but so too are your social life, your professional networks, and even your cognitive abilities. Over time, hearing loss can intensely impact the way your brain works in ways that immediately impact your mood, your memory, and […]
Amidst hectic schedules and the disruptions of events, it’s all too easy to put off essential appointments, such as those with a hearing specialist or for fitting hearing aids. You may not even get around to shopping for hearing aids at all. However, putting off on treatment for hearing loss is far more than just […]
In the hectic frenzy of everyday life, our ears frequently bear the brunt of neglect and inadvertent harm. From the allure of ear candling to the seemingly harmless act of using cotton swabs, our hearing health can suffer from these common yet hazardous practices. What follows are a few practices you can use to help […]
Chances are, earwax and its buildup haven’t been subjects of significant contemplation for you, except maybe during ear hygiene routines. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it develops. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, also technically called cerumen, is composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, debris, […]
Many facets of your day-to-day life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for example. For couples who are coping with hearing loss, communication can become strained. This can cause increased stress, more quarrels, and even the development of animosity. […]
Your workplace has decided to encourage teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. But this new setup has become difficult for you. It’s because the increased noise is making it difficult to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if standard hearing tests indicate […]
It’s normal to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it upset your stomach? Will it dehydrate you? Cause sleeplessness? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, like hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have given this condition and […]
Is age a factor in the advancement of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common gradually advancing condition that impacts all adults. Half of people over the age of 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally known […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Especially when it happens frequently. You lie awake tossing and turning, checking the time again and again, and stressing about how tired you will be tomorrow. When these types of sleepless nights persistently occur, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. With insomnia, the downsides of not sleeping will […]
You may be acquainted with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, such as the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud sounds. However, you might find it intriguing to discover the link between diabetes and hearing impairment. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes […]
