In some cases, it’s easy to know when you need medical advice. When you break a bone, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the situation). You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the point is that you’re unlikely to try
Lots of older individuals have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s dangerous for them to drive? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits differ among individuals. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver needs to stop driving. For individuals who
Have you ever had your internet disappear right as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch a never-ending spinning circle. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Perhaps it’s your modem, could be
People are becoming self-dependent more than ever before. Does your car require some repairs? Just watch that YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Attempting to learn cursive writing? YouTube… look, you get the idea. Anything you want to learn, you can find, and there’s excellent potential to teach and train yourself on the
Sure, pregnancy is amazing and fantastic. But it can also be sort of… unpleasant, at least at times, and at least in terms of how it can make you feel. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health hazards, and all kinds of strange side effects. None of this detracts from the
When you’re a kid, falling is simply a part of life. Wiping out on your bicycle? Not unusual. Stumbling over your own feet while you’re running outside? Happens all of the time. It’s not really a worry because, well, kids are quite limber. They don’t usually stay down for long. As you grow older though,
You asked for help with one basic chore: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never was accomplished. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Why are you not surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they needed done? The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s usually a sign of failing
In the movies, invisibility is a potent tool. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effective and, often, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health disorders, regrettably, are just as potent and a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for example, is a really common condition
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But you may not know that several treatable health conditions have also been related to hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than fiction. This is particularly true when it comes to hearing aids. The times when hearing aids merely amplified the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for good. AI is at the root of
You’re not quite sure why, but you’ve been feeling cranky lately. Well, you did feel excluded earlier this morning when no one took the time to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was aggravating. Your daughter got up and abruptly left the house after becoming frustrated when you kept asking
Subtle changes in your hearing can be hard to notice because of how gradually hearing loss typically advances. Although children are regularly tested, most adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you keep an eye on the health
