In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, our ears often bear the brunt of neglect and inadvertent harm. From the allure of ear candling to the seemingly harmless act of using cotton swabs, our hearing health can suffer from these common yet dangerous practices. Below, we delve into four important ways to safeguard your […]
You most likely don’t give a lot of thought to earwax buildup unless you’re in the process of clearing it out. However, comprehending what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is crucial. What triggers the buildup of earwax? Earwax, scientifically identified as cerumen, is a dense combination of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, […]
Many facets of your daily life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be impacted by hearing loss, for instance. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become strained. This can cause increased tension, more disputes, and even the growth of animosity. […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting collaboration and teamwork. But this new setup has become difficult for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it hard to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if mainstream hearing tests indicate perfectly normal […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be educated about any potential side effects. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause insomnia? There could also be a more severe possible side effect that you may not think of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical […]
Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is a common slowly developing condition that impacts all adults. In fact, over 50% of people 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis The slowly progressing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally known as presbycusis. Typically, there will be […]
It’s not fun when you can’t sleep at night. Especially when it occurs regularly. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time again and again, and worrying about how tired you will be tomorrow. When these kinds of sleepless nights persistently happen, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. Over time, the […]
You may be familiar with the numerous factors contributing to hearing loss, like the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud sounds. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as well known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing […]
Everybody 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 most likely be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it on your own. […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older people, but does it merit quitting driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. While hearing loss is a factor to think about when operating a vehicle, a competent driver remains proficient even if they have to lower the radio volume. Whether hearing loss […]
