If you or somebody you know has mild hearing loss, it is crucial that you educate yourself about it as much as you can. Armed with accurate knowledge, you can steer clear of making bad choices and will be better able to deal with your condition. When you’re coping with hearing loss, disregard the following […]
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 […]
Every day scientists are discovering new cures. That may be a positive or a negative. You may figure that you really don’t have to be all that cautious about your hearing because you saw some promising research about prospective future cures for deafness. You’ll feel like they will probably have a cure for deafness by […]
Have you avoided the calls from friends, family, and co-workers to finally invest in a hearing aid? Do you think that right now you really don’t need a hearing aid or that you’re not missing enough to justify getting one? Even if you think you’re doing ok right now, your hearing loss might catch up […]
You may develop hearing loss as you get older, especially if you regularly expose yourself to loud noise. Similarly, if you work on a noisy factory floor and don’t wear ear protection, hearing loss may be in your future. These hearing loss causes are rather common. But within the last few years, a new cause […]
Coping with hearing loss can be a difficult adjustment for you and your loved ones. It can also come with some dangers. What if you can’t hear a fire alarm or someone calling your name? Car noises can indicate hazards ahead, but if you have untreated hearing loss, you won’t be able to hear them. […]
Even when it’s fairly minor, hearing loss can have a major impact on your life. There will be a dramatic change in the way you communicate with loved ones, friends, and coworkers. Everyday tasks like going to the grocery store can become more challenging. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be all doom and […]
Want to take all the joy out of your next family gathering? Start to talk about dementia. The subject of dementia can be really scary and most individuals aren’t going to go out of their way to discuss it. A degenerative mental disease in which you slowly (or, more terrifyingly, quickly) lose your mental faculties, […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
