Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging collaboration and teamwork. However, you find yourself struggling in this new configuration. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. The inability to follow conversations in noisy environments often serves as an […]
It’s normal to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you start taking it. Can it trigger digestive issues? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause sleeplessness? You may not even know about some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical term professionals have given […]
Is age a factor in the advancement of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common slowly progressing condition that impacts all adults. Half of people older than 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as we get older is commonly known as presbycusis. […]
It’s not fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. And when it happens on a regular basis, it’s particularly vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, checking the time over and over, and stressing about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this type of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the drawbacks […]
You may be acquainted with the numerous factors contributing to hearing loss, like the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud noises. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Allow us to elaborate. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing loss? As per the […]
Everybody loves an easy fix, especially when the solution is also a DIY fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the ideal plumbing tutorial, buy the recommended tools, and go to work! It might take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the satisfaction […]
Many older individuals have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s hazardous for them to drive? Driving habits vary amongst different people so the response isn’t straightforward. While hearing loss is a component to think about when operating a vehicle, a competent driver is still capable even if they need to lower the volume on […]
Of course, pregnancy is amazing and fantastic. But it can also be sort of… unpleasant, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health hazards, and all kinds of weird side effects. None of this takes away from […]
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been linked to health problems related to aging that are treatable, and in some instances, […]
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, perhaps, unintentionally left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the laundry?) All of a sudden, your morning jog is a million times more boring. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers substantially. […]
