You probably don’t give a lot of thought to earwax accumulation unless you’re in the process of cleaning it out. Still, it’s essential to have an understanding of its purpose and how it forms. What triggers the buildup of earwax? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, […]
Many facets of your day-to-day life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Untreated hearing loss, for example, can affect your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become tense. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent quarrels. In other words, […]
Your workplace has opted to encourage teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. But this new arrangement has become a struggle 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. The inability to follow conversations […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be educated about any potential side effects. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Cause insomnia? There might also be a more serious possible side effect that you may not be aware of – […]
Is age a factor in the progression of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common slowly developing condition that affects all adults. Half of people over the age of 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 […]
Sleepless nights are no fun. And when it happens on a regular basis, it’s particularly 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 kinds of sleepless nights routinely occur, medical professionals tend to use the term […]
You may be acquainted with the numerous factors contributing to hearing loss, such as the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud noises. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes increase your risk of […]
Everybody loves an easy fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the right plumbing tutorial, go get the suggested tools, and get to work! A plumber would probably be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that sense of self-satisfaction that comes with doing […]
Lots of older people experience hearing loss, but does that mean it’s hazardous for them to drive? Driving habits differ amongst different people so the response isn’t clear-cut. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver needs to quit driving. Whether hearing […]
It’s an awesome and incredible experience, having a baby. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There’s the morning sickness, the changes to your body, the health challenges, and all kinds of weird side effects. None of this detracts […]
