Hearing loss is usually a gradual process, making it easy to overlook the subtle changes in your ability to perceive sounds. Unlike children, who get regular hearing tests in school, adults hardly ever even think of scheduling an appointment. So why would your hearing be any less critical than your eyesight? Here are 6 reasons […]
Measuring hearing loss is more technical than it may seem at first. You can most likely hear certain things clearly at lower volumes but not others. The majority of letters might sound clear at high or low volumes but others, like “s” and “b” may get lost. It will become more apparent why you have […]
What’s the link between hearing loss and dementia? Medical science has connected the dots between brain health and hearing loss. Your risk of getting dementia is higher with even mild hearing loss, as it turns out. Experts believe that there might be a pathological connection between these two seemingly unrelated health issues. So how can […]
Denial is a typical first response. My loved one must be just making it seem as if their hearing loss is more severe than it actually is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Perhaps, it’s become a joke between the two of you. She is always asking you to repeat what you said. […]
Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be used to treat the common condition of hearing loss. But hearing loss is frequently ignored and untreated. For people who suffered from hearing loss, this can bring about feelings of social-separation and depression. It can also lead to a breakdown in personal and professional relationships, which itself […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to diagnose by yourself. For example, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and effectively measure what you hear. So getting your hearing tested will be vital in understanding what’s happening with your hearing. But there’s no need to be concerned or stress out because […]
Bananas taste a lot different then they did in the past. That’s because today’s banana farmers grow a really different variety of banana then they used to. These new bananas sprout faster, are more robust, and can thrive in a wider range of climates. They don’t taste the same either. So how did this change […]
