In some cases, it’s easy to recognize when you need medical help. When you break a bone, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the situation). With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t a possibility. If you want your bones to mend properly, you […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older individuals, but does it warrant giving up driving? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits differ among individuals. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the radio volume, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a seasoned driver needs to stop driving. Whether hearing loss poses a risk […]
Have you ever had your internet cut right as you’re almost to the best part of your favorite Netflix movie? Instead of discovering who won the baking show, you have to watch an endless spinning circle. And so you just wait. Maybe it’s your modem, might be your router, possibly it’s the internet provider, or […]
People are becoming self-dependent more than they ever did. Does your car require some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? Again with the YouTube. Attempting to learn cursive writing? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. Anything you want to learn, you can find, and there’s great potential […]
Of course, pregnancy is awesome and incredible. But it can also be kind of… unpleasant, at least sometimes, and at least in terms of how it can make you feel. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health hazards, and all sorts of weird side effects. None of this detracts from the […]
Kids have a tendency to fall pretty much every day. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when sprinting across the yard. Happens every day. Kids are pretty limber so, no big deal. They rebound pretty easily. The same can’t be said as you get older. Falling becomes more and more of […]
You asked for help with one basic chore: take the trash out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they wanted done? The popular term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s usually a sign of failing […]
Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effective and, often, achieve the impossible. Regrettably, invisible health disorders are no less potent…and they’re a lot less enjoyable. As an illustration, tinnitus is an extremely […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. You can do some things to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you may not be aware that numerous treatable health conditions have also been related to hearing loss. Let’s have a look at some examples that […]
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. The times when hearing aids simply boosted the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. AI is at the […]
