Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you might find it interesting to understand the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Let us elaborate. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? The prevalence of diabetes increases as you get older, […]
Everyone loves a quick fix, especially when the solution is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the ideal plumbing tutorial, buy the recommended tools, and get to work! A plumber would most likely be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing […]
Lots of older people have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s unsafe for them to drive? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver has to stop driving. Whether hearing loss […]
Sure, pregnancy is amazing and wonderful. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be fairly unpleasant, at least sometimes. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health challenges, and all kinds of strange side effects. None of this detracts from the joy of being a parent… but […]
You asked for help with one simple task: take the trash out. A little bit later you realize your partner didn’t do it. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner says “I never heard you ask me”. Why are you not surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still aging. But you might not be aware that several treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2 might surprise […]
Have you ever forgotten your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the wash or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers substantially. Often, you don’t […]
We usually think of hearing loss as something that develops little by little. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re only turning up the volume on your TV once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about, right?) That’s normally the situation, yes, but not always. In some […]
As your body gets older, it isn’t difficult to notice the changes. Your skin starts to get some wrinkles. You begin to lose your hair or it turns grey. Your joints begin to stiffen. Some drooping of the skin begins to occur in certain places. Perhaps you begin to detect some fading of your hearing […]
For just a moment, imagine that you’re working as a salesperson. Now picture that you have a call scheduled today with a very valuable client. Your company is being considered for a job and numerous individuals from your company have come together on a conference call. All of the different voices get a little jumbled […]
