It’s normal to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you start taking it. Can it trigger digestive issues? Will it cause dehydration? Make you drowsy? You may not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, like hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have given this […]
Is age a factor in the advancement of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions impacting all adults as they age, but it is a slow process. Half of people over the age of 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. And when it occurs frequnetly, it’s especially vexing. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how exhausted you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this sort of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of persistent insomnia will add […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes is not as well known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% or […]
Everybody loves a quick fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the suitable plumbing tutorial, buy the suggested tools, and go to work! A plumber would probably be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it […]
Many older individuals have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s hazardous for them to drive? Driving habits differ amongst different people so the response isn’t straightforward. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a seasoned driver has to stop driving. Whether hearing loss […]
It’s an amazing and incredible experience, having a baby. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be rather unpleasant, at least in some cases. There’s the morning sickness, the changes to your body, the health challenges, and all sorts of strange side effects. None of this takes away from the […]
The only one thing that you asked for was for the trash to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner says “I never heard you ask me”. Why are you not surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they wanted […]
Aging is one of the most typical indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t escape aging. Sure, dyeing your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been linked to health issues related to […]
Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, accidentally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the washer and dryer?) All of a sudden, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the audio quality of your virtual meetings suffers […]
