Physically, you will normally get several years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids may need an update. Getting routine hearing assessments is key to making certain your hearing aids are programmed and fit correctly. Here are some tips to help you get the most from […]
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 – […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. In the majority of cases, this condition is short-term. But muffled hearing can also be an indication that a more severe hearing issue is happening. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a gradually developing condition. Symptoms progress slowly and over time. In many cases, […]
Modern cell phones have become much clearer and more reliable nowadays. But sometimes, it will still be challenging to hear what the person on the other end is saying. As a matter of fact, there’s one population for whom using a phone isn’t always a reliable experience: those who have hearing loss. There must be […]
It most likely seems like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. After all, you were probably given a set of care instructions when you originally purchased your devices. The majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to when it comes to regular hearing aid maintenance. But it’s very likely that […]
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 […]
In contrast to popular belief, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can definitely be a challenge. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But there are lots of fun things to do in those chillier winter months. Don’t believe us? Well, here are only a few […]
