Our lives are busy and chaotic – from our jobs to cooking food to social events. It probably seems like there’s never enough time to get your hearing examined. And perhaps you think it can wait because you don’t believe you’re experiencing hearing loss. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait: 1. You Can Prevent Additional Hearing […]
There’s a very basic message for anybody struggling with hearing loss: Use hearing aids. Why? A recent study found that individuals who received hearing aids within three years of being diagnosed with hearing impairment were less likely to develop dementia, depression, anxiety, and dangerous falls than people who did not get hearing aids. While this […]
The first thing to do, when you start to recognize that you have hearing loss, is to eliminate further damage. There are, after all, some simple measures you can take to protect your hearing and limit further hearing loss. Step 1: Clean Your Ears Did you clean behind your ears? It’s one of those initial […]
Being in a constant state of heightened alertness is the definition of anxiety. Heightened alertness is a good thing when there’s danger but some people get stuck in a continuous state of alertness even when they’re not in any danger. Instead of feeling anxious before a big job interview, you could be simmering with fear […]
You wear your mask when you go out, sometimes more than one, and you generally don’t mind. At times, however, you have a hard time hearing conversations. When you go to the supermarket or doctor’s appointment, the voices of cashiers and receptionists are muffled, even distorted. Sometimes, you can’t make out anything that’s being said. […]
All year is allergy season in some locations. From pet dander to pollen, allergies can range from a slight inconvenience to a daily battle that affects your quality of life. The first and most familiar indications that you are dealing with allergies are normally itchy eyes and a runny nose. But more advanced symptoms, including […]
The last time you had dinner with your family was a difficult experience. It wasn’t because your family was having a hard time getting along. The problem was the noise, which was making it hard to hear anything. So you didn’t get the details about Judy’s promotion, and you didn’t have an opportunity to ask […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
