Age-related hearing loss can have diverse impacts across your overall life. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your mental clarity can also be affected. Over time, hearing loss can profoundly impact the way your brain works in ways that immediately impact your mood, your memory, and more. Sometimes, […]
It’s not uncommon for people to have ringing in their ears, also called tinnitus. It’s one of the most common health conditions in the world with some estimates indicating that up to 10 percent of the population experiences it at one point or another. Although the most common manifestation of tinnitus is a phantom ringing […]
Putting off on important appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day events. You might even find yourself hesitating to get hearing aids altogether. However, delaying treatment for hearing loss is far more than just a mistake concerning your ears alone. Untreated hearing loss can lead […]
Our ears are often what carry the load of accidental harm from neglect in our busy daily lives. From the allure of ear candling to the apparently harmless act of using cotton swabs, our auditory health can suffer from these common yet hazardous practices. What follows are a few practices you can use to help […]
It’s likely that earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of extensive contemplation for you, except perhaps during ear hygiene routines. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it develops. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, […]
Many facets of your daily life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Neglected hearing loss, for example, can impact your professional life, your favorite pastimes, and even your relationships. Communication can become strained for couples who are coping with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased stress and more frequent arguments. If untreated, in […]
Why is it essential to have your hearing screened regularly? Well, the reality is that hearing loss can have considerable and long-term effects on your general health. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be improved, and you will get proper treatment sooner if you get evaluated regularly. Who should get a […]
Physically, you will usually get several years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids might need an upgrade. Getting routine hearing exams 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 decided to encourage teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. But this new arrangement has become a struggle for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. Even if conventional hearing tests indicate totally fine hearing, […]
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 cause dry mouth? Make you sleepy? There could also be a more severe potential side effect that you may not think of – hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the […]
