Were you aware that your risk of developing age-related hearing loss can be increased if you have high blood pressure? From about 40 years old and up, you might start to notice that your hearing is starting to fail. Your symptoms might progress gradually and be mostly invisible, but this kind of hearing loss is […]
Age-associated hearing loss can have diverse impacts across your overall life. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your cognitive clarity can also be affected. The way your brain works, including your mood and memory, can be significantly affected by hearing loss. Sometimes, the relationship between hearing loss and […]
Putting off on important appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amidst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day events. You might not even get around to shopping for hearing aids whatsoever. But hearing loss affects more than just your ears and holding off on treatment can have negative effects on your whole […]
Our ears are frequently what carry the load of unintentional harm from neglect in our busy day-to-day lives. From the allure of ear candling to the seemingly harmless act of using cotton swabs, our auditory health can suffer from these common yet dangerous practices. What follows are a few strategies you can use to help […]
It’s likely that earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of significant consideration for you, except perhaps during ear hygiene sessions. Nonetheless, comprehending what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is essential. What triggers the buildup of earwax? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, […]
Hearing loss can affect many aspects of your day-to-day life. Your pastimes, your professional life, and even your love life can be impacted by hearing loss, for instance. For couples who are coping with hearing loss, communication can become strained. This can cause increased tension, more quarrels, and even the growth of animosity. If untreated, […]
Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging cooperation and teamwork. However, you find yourself having difficulties in this new configuration. It’s because the increased noise is making it challenging to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. The inability to follow conversations in noisy […]
It’s natural to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it cause digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause sleeplessness? You might not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have given […]
Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting all adults as they get older, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over 50% of people 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Especially when it occurs regularly. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time over and over, and worrying about how tired you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this type of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of persistent insomnia will add up, negatively impacting your general […]
