Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging collaboration and teamwork. However, you find yourself having difficulties in this new configuration. 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 noisy settings frequently […]
It’s natural to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it upset your stomach? Will it cause dehydration? Cause insomnia? There might also be a more serious possible side effect that you might not think of – hearing loss. Lots of different medications are known to trigger […]
Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common gradually advancing condition that affects all adults. 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 we get older is commonly known as presbycusis. […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Particularly when it happens frequently. You lie awake tossing and turning, checking the time again and again, and worrying about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this type of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of persistent insomnia will add up, negatively impacting your overall health. […]
You might be familiar with the numerous factors contributing to hearing loss, like the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud sounds. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes is not as widely known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of developing hearing loss […]
Everybody loves an easy fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the suitable plumbing tutorial, buy the suggested tools, and get to work! A plumber would most likely be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing […]
Hearing loss is a common challenge for older individuals, but does it merit quitting driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. While hearing loss is a factor to consider when operating a vehicle, a competent driver remains proficient even if they need to lower the radio volume. For individuals who commute […]
Sure, pregnancy is amazing and fantastic. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all kinds of strange side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. None of this takes away from the happiness […]
The only one thing that you asked for was for the trash to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they state. Why are you not surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they wanted done? The popular term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s often […]
Aging is one of the most prevalent indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t avoid aging. Sure, dyeing your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems associated with […]
