It’s natural to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Make you drowsy? You might not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Lots of […]
Is age a factor in the advancement 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 Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we […]
It’s not fun when you can’t sleep at night. Particularly when it happens regularly. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how tired you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this type of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of chronic insomnia will […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you may find it interesting to understand the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Let us elaborate. How is your risk of developing hearing loss raised by diabetes? As per the CDC, 9% or 37 […]
DIY is all the rage nowadays and everybody likes a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? You can learn to fix that from a YouTube video. It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the gratification you feel, right? But that feeling only […]
Hearing loss is a common challenge for older people, but does it require giving up driving? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits differ among individuals. While hearing loss is a factor to consider when driving a vehicle, a competent driver is still proficient even if they have to adjust the radio volume. For individuals […]
Of course, pregnancy is amazing and incredible. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be pretty unpleasant, at least sometimes. There’s the morning sickness, the changes to your body, the health challenges, and all kinds of weird side effects. Getting there can be a bit of a process, but that […]
You asked for help with one simple task: take the trash out. A little while later you discover your partner didn’t do it. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Curious how that works, how your partner failed to hear the one thing you requested from them. This “selective hearing” is a normal sign that communication […]
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But you might not know that a number of treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Let’s take a look at […]
Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, unintentionally left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And the audio quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. […]
