Relaxation, sunshine, and social activities are what summer is all about. But enjoying these summer activities can be a real challenge for those who have trouble hearing. Fear not, as with a bit of preparation and consideration, you can make sure that your summer experiences are still fun. Get the most out of summer with […]
Did you realize that high blood pressure can also increase your chance of developing age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss usually begins to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. You probably won’t even detect your developing hearing loss even though it’s a permanent condition. Years of noise damage is typically the cause. So how […]
Your overall life can be affected by age-related hearing loss. Not only is your ability to hear impacted, but also your social connections, your professional networks, and even your mental abilities. Over time, hearing loss can profoundly impact the way your brain works in ways that immediately impact your mood, your memory, and more. The […]
Putting off on important appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day events. You may not even get around to shopping for hearing aids whatsoever. However, delaying treatment for hearing loss is far more than just a misstep concerning your ears alone. The link to mental […]
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, our ears frequently shoulder the burden of neglect and inadvertent harm. From the allure of ear candling to the apparently harmless act of using cotton swabs, our auditory health can suffer from these common yet dangerous practices. What follows are a few practices you can use to […]
You most likely don’t give a lot of thought to earwax accumulation unless you’re in the process of clearing it out. Nonetheless, comprehending what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is essential. So why does earwax build-up? Earwax, also technically called cerumen, is composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, debris, […]
Many aspects of your daily life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Neglected hearing loss, for instance, can affect your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. Communication can become strained for couples who are dealing with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased stress and more frequent arguments. In other words, […]
Your workplace has decided to promote teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. But this new setup has become a struggle for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. The inability to follow conversations in noisy environments often […]
It’s natural to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it dehydrate you? Cause insomnia? You may not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Lots of different drugs are known to trigger this […]
Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is a common slowly advancing condition that impacts all adults. In fact, over 50% of those 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we age. There’s no one […]
