Your whole life can be impacted by age-related hearing loss. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your mental clarity can also be affected. The way your brain works, including your mood and memory, can be substantially affected by hearing loss. Sometimes, the connection between hearing loss and cognition […]
Tinnitus is an exceptionally common condition of the ear. It’s one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world with some estimates indicating that up to 10 percent of the population experiences it at one time or another. The condition manifests as a sound in the ear that isn’t actually there, typically, it’s a […]
Between hectic schedules and the distractions of events, it’s all too simple to put off essential appointments, such as those with a hearing specialist or for fitting hearing aids. You may not even get around to shopping for hearing aids at all. But hearing loss impacts more than only your ears and holding off on […]
Our ears are often what carry the load of accidental harm from neglect in our busy daily lives. There are a few common but hazardous practices, including utilizing cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health at risk. What follows are a few strategies you can use to help protect the health […]
It’s likely that earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of extensive contemplation for you, except maybe during ear hygiene sessions. However, understanding what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is essential. So why does earwax build-up? Earwax, technically called cerumen, is a dense blend of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, and ceruminous […]
Hearing loss can impact many aspects of your day-to-day life. Your pastimes, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for instance. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become tense. This can cause increased stress, more quarrels, and even the growth of animosity. If untreated, […]
Why is it important to get your hearing tested on a regular basis? That’s because your overall health can be substantially impacted by hearing loss. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be improved, and you will get the right treatment quicker if you get evaluated regularly. Getting a hearing test – […]
Physically, you will usually get a number of years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids may need an update. Similar to prescription glasses, hearing aids are personalized to accommodate your specific auditory needs, requiring regular reassessment. Here are some tips to help you get the […]
Your workplace has decided to encourage teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. But this new setup has become a struggle for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it challenging to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if mainstream hearing tests […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be informed about any potential side effects. Can it upset your stomach? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Make you drowsy? There might also be a more serious potential side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing […]
