Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. But this new arrangement has become difficult for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it difficult to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. Even if standard hearing tests indicate perfectly normal […]
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When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be informed about any possible side effects. Can it cause digestive issues? Will it dehydrate you? Cause insomnia? There could also be a more serious potential side effect that you may not be aware of – hearing loss. Lots of different drugs […]
Does hearing loss get worse as you age? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting all adults as they age, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over one half of individuals 75 and older have difficulty hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of hearing loss […]
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Sleepless nights are no fun. And when it occurs frequnetly, it’s especially vexing. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how tired you’ll be the next day. When these types of sleepless nights persistently happen, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. With insomnia, […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you might find it interesting 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 […]
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DIY is all the rage nowadays and everybody likes a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn to fix that from a YouTube video. It might take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no replacement for the satisfaction you feel, right? But that feeling only continues until […]
Lots of older people experience hearing loss, but does that mean it’s hazardous for them to drive? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. While hearing loss is a factor to consider when operating a vehicle, a skilled driver remains proficient even if they have to lower the volume on the radio. […]
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It’s an awesome and wonderful experience, having a baby. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be pretty uncomfortable, at least sometimes. There are all sorts of weird side effects, like morning sickness, health hazards, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a bit of a process, […]
The only one thing that you requested was for the trash to be taken out. A little bit later you realize your partner didn’t do it. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner responds “I never heard you ask me”. Funny how that works, how your partner failed to hear the one […]
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But you might not be aware that a number of treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Here’s a look […]
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