It’s normal to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you begin using it. Can it upset your stomach? Will it cause dehydration? Make you drowsy? There could also be a more serious potential side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. In most instances, this condition is short-term. But muffled hearing can also be an indication that a more severe hearing issue is taking place. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a gradually progressing condition. Symptoms build slowly and over time. One of the first […]
Contemporary cell phones have become a lot clearer and more reliable nowadays. But sometimes, it will still be hard to hear what the person on the other end is saying. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly difficult. Now, you may be thinking: there’s a simple solution for that, right? Can’t […]
It most likely feels like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. When you first obtained your hearing aids, you most likely got a set of care instructions, after all. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to when it comes to regular hearing aid maintenance. Still, getting all of that information […]
Does hearing loss get worse as you age? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions impacting all adults as they get older, but it is a gradual process. Actually, over 50% of people 75 and older have difficulty hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. And when it occurs frequnetly, it’s particularly vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time over and over, and stressing about how tired you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this type of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of chronic insomnia will compound, negatively impacting […]
You might be familiar with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud noises. However, you may find it interesting to understand the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Let us elaborate. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? […]
Lots of individuals really enjoy winter! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can certainly be difficult. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those cold winter months, you can find plenty of fun things to do. Don’t believe it? Well, here are just a few instances of […]
Everyone loves an easy fix, especially when the solution is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. A plumber would probably be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it by yourself. But that […]
The word “cheap” has dual meanings. On the one hand, it implies affordability, a practical option for a budget-conscious person. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this case, the word “cheap” implies low-quality hearing aids. Unfortunately, deciding if you’re getting a great deal from whether you’re getting […]