Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you may find it intriguing to discover the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Let us elaborate. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% or 37 million individuals […]
DIY is all the rage nowadays and everybody appreciates a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the satisfaction you feel, right? But that […]
Lots of older individuals have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s dangerous for them to drive? Driving habits differ amongst different people so the response isn’t clear-cut. While hearing loss is a factor to consider when driving a vehicle, a skilled driver remains capable even if they have to adjust the radio volume. For […]
It’s an amazing and wonderful experience, having a baby. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be pretty unpleasant, at least sometimes. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health challenges, and all kinds of weird side effects. None of this detracts from the happiness of […]
You asked for help with one simple task: take the trash out. But, unfortunately, it never was accomplished. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner responds “I never heard you ask me”. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they wanted done? This “selective hearing” is […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still aging. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems associated with aging that are treatable, and in some instances, avoidable? Let’s take […]
Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, maybe, inadvertently left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the washer and dryer?) Now it’s so boring going for a walk in the morning. Your commute or train ride is dreary and dull. And your virtual meetings are suffering from poor sound quality. The […]
We normally think of hearing loss as something that advances slowly. It can be difficult to detect the symptoms due to this. (After all, you’re simply turning up the volume on your TV now and then, it’s nothing to be concerned about, right?) Sometimes that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. It turns out […]
It’s not difficult to observe how your body ages over time. Your skin begins to develop some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your knees begin to hurt a little bit more. Your skin gets a bit droopy in places. Perhaps you begin to detect some fading of your eyesight and hearing. It’s […]
For just a minute, picture that you’re working as a salesperson. Now picture that you have a call scheduled today with a very important client. Numerous agents from their offices have gathered to discuss whether to employ your company for the job. All of the various voices get a little jumbled and difficult to understand. […]
