Did you know that high blood pressure can also increase your risk of developing age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss normally begins to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. You probably won’t even detect your progressing hearing loss even though it’s an irreversible condition. Typically, it’s the result of many years of noise-related damage. […]
Your whole life can be affected by age-related hearing loss. Not only is your ability to hear impacted, but so too are your social life, your professional networks, and even your cognitive abilities. The way your brain functions, including your mood and memory, can be substantially affected by hearing loss. Sometimes, the connection between hearing […]
Amidst hectic schedules and the distractions of events, it’s all too easy to put off important appointments, such as those with a hearing specialist or for a hearing aid fitting. You may not even get around to shopping for hearing aids at all. However, putting off on treatment for hearing loss is a lot more […]
In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, our ears frequently bear the brunt of neglect and inadvertent harm. From the allure of ear candling to the apparently harmless act of using cotton swabs, our auditory health can suffer from these common yet dangerous practices. Below, we explore four important ways to safeguard your sense […]
It’s likely that earwax and its buildup haven’t been subjects of extensive contemplation for you, except maybe during ear hygiene routines. Nonetheless, understanding what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is essential. What initiates the accumulation of earwax? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is made up of a mix of sweat, skin particles, […]
Many facets of your daily life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Your pastimes, your professional life, and even your love life can be impacted by hearing loss, for instance. For couples who are coping with hearing loss, communication can become strained. This can cause increased stress, more disputes, and even the growth of animosity. […]
Your workplace has chosen to promote teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. But this new setup has become difficult 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 established hearing tests indicate […]
It’s normal to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it trigger digestive issues? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Make you drowsy? You might not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Many different drugs are […]
Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common slowly developing condition that impacts all adults. Half of people older than 75 have trouble with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we […]
It’s no fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. Particularly when it occurs frequently. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how fatigued you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this sort of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the downsides of not sleeping […]