As we get older, we all recognize that hearing loss and particular mental health challenges can progress despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong link between the two has been discovered by scientists which should never be overlooked. So keep that hearing aid turned on. Depression is two times as likely in people who […]
Have you ever experienced an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? Okay, there are two ways to think about it: The first thing you might think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, if you’re a little less of a romantic, you think about that spot on your […]
Musicians rock. They bring so much pleasure to our lives with their songs. The downside is that music is nearly always loud, in fact, many individuals prefer it that way. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music on a daily basis, their hearing is at greater risk of being harmed. As you grow older, you’ll […]
Hearing loss is difficult, if not impossible, to diagnose by yourself. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and effectively calculate what you hear. So getting a hearing test will be crucial in understanding what’s happening with your hearing. Now, before you start sweating or anxiously fidgeting, it’s significant to […]
The majority of individuals don’t want to talk about the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s a problem many people deal with. Hearing loss can cause communication barriers that result in misunderstandings and frustration for both partners. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner isn’t it the perfect opportunity to show your […]
Have you ever bought one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be disappointed (and surprised) when the shirt does not, in fact, fit as advertised? It’s kind of a bummer, right? There aren’t actually very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s true with t-shirts and it’s […]
Feel like you might be forgetting something important? You aren’t imagining it. Remembering day-to-day things is becoming more and more difficult. Memory loss seems to progress rather quickly once it’s noticed. The more you are aware of it, the more incapacitating it becomes. The majority of people aren’t aware that there’s a connection between loss […]
It’s essential to educate yourself about hearing loss, especially if you or somebody you know is coping with it. Armed with accurate knowledge, you can steer clear of making bad decisions and will be better able to cope with your condition. When you’re dealing with hearing loss, ignore the following myths. Having mild hearing loss […]
Bananas don’t taste like they once did. There are extremely different types of bananas being grown today by banana farmers. These new bananas sprout faster, are more robust, and can prosper in a wider range of climates. And they taste quite different. So how did this swap occur without us noticing? Well, the change wasn’t […]
Every day scientists are discovering new cures. That might be a positive or a negative. For example, you may look at encouraging new research in the arena of curing hearing loss and you figure you don’t really need to be all that careful. By the time you start showing symptoms of hearing loss, you think, […]
