Summer is all about sunshine, relaxation, and an abundance of social activities. However, for those with hearing loss, managing these seasonal gatherings can sometimes present unique challenges. Fear not, as with a bit of planning and thought, you can make sure that your summer experiences are still enjoyable. Key tips to make the most of […]
Did you realize that high blood pressure can also increase your chance of developing age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss usually starts to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. Your symptoms might advance slowly and be largely invisible, but this kind of hearing loss is permanent. Years of noise damage is usually the cause. […]
Age-related hearing loss can have broad impacts across your entire life. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your mental clarity can also be affected. The way your brain functions, including your mood and memory, can be significantly affected by hearing loss. Sometimes, the link between hearing loss and […]
Putting off on essential appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amidst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day events. You may even find yourself hesitating to get hearing aids altogether. However, putting off on treatment for hearing loss is far more than just a mistake concerning your ears alone. Neglected hearing loss […]
In the hectic frenzy of day-to-day life, our ears frequently bear the brunt of neglect and inadvertent harm. There are some common but hazardous practices, like using cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health at risk. What follows are a few practices you can use to help safeguard the health of […]
Chances are, earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of extensive contemplation for you, except maybe during ear hygiene routines. Nonetheless, understanding what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is essential. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is made up of a mix of sweat, skin particles, hair, debris, […]
Many facets of your day-to-day life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for example. Communication can become strained for couples who are coping with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased stress and more frequent arguments. In other […]
Your workplace has decided to promote teamwork and cooperation by opening up the office floor plan. But this new arrangement has become a struggle for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it challenging to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if conventional hearing tests […]
When you begin on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be informed about any possible side effects. Can it cause digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause sleeplessness? There could also be a more severe potential side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Lots of different […]
Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions impacting all adults as they get older, but it is a gradual process. Actually, over one half of those 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or […]
