It’s normal to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it dehydrate you? Make you drowsy? There could also be a more severe potential side effect that you might not think of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name professionals have […]
Muffled hearing can present for lots of reasons. For most people, it’s a short-term situation. In other instances, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more serious hearing-related problems. That’s because, for the most part, hearing loss is a slowly progressing condition. Symptoms appear slowly over a long period of time. Often, one of the […]
These days, the cellular phone network is a great deal more reliable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But that doesn’t mean everybody can hear you all the time. As a matter of fact, there’s one group for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those with hearing loss. Now, you might […]
Taking care of your hearing aids likely seems simple enough. After all, you were likely given a set of care instructions when you initially purchased your devices. With regard to regular hearing aid maintenance, the majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. Still, getting all of that information at once means […]
Is age a factor in the progression of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common gradually advancing condition that affects all adults. In fact, over one half of those 75 and older have trouble hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we get older. There’s […]
It’s no fun when you can’t sleep at night. And when it happens frequnetly, it’s especially vexing. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how exhausted you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this kind of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of […]
You might be acquainted with the various aspects contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud noises. However, you may find it interesting to discover the connection between diabetes and hearing impairment. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of […]
Contrary to popular opinion, winter is fun! Okay, it can definitely be a bummer if you need to get somewhere. Or if you’re not properly prepared. But during those cold winter months, you can find plenty of fun things to do. Still not convinced? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only enjoyable things you can do […]
Everyone loves a quick fix, especially when the solution is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn 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 replacement for the gratification you feel, right? At least, until your sink […]
The term “cheap” carries dual meanings. On the one hand, it implies affordability, a smart option for a budget-conscious individual. On the other hand, it conveys low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart choice, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical purchase and an item […]