If you find yourself fighting to fall asleep because of disruptive noises, earplugs may offer a simple and effective solution. By putting in a pair of earplugs before bed, you can considerably decrease or completely block out sounds that otherwise interfere with your ability to sleep. With an assortment of earplugs available, it’s possible to […]
As our loved ones age, certain changes in their health can be expected. Hearing loss is one of the most predominant of these health concerns. As reported by the National Institutes of Health, around one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from some degree of hearing loss. This figure goes […]
Hearing loss is frequently seen as an unavoidable part of growing old, but the truth is that much of it is preventable. The progressive decline in hearing is not simply a outcome of time passing but a consequence of accumulated damage. Each exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through […]
Tinnitus is an exceptionally prevalent medical condition. Tinnitus can become so extreme that it becomes a burden to live with for around 20 million people around the world. This doesn’t even count the more common forms of tinnitus, which for most people can come and go without causing a huge impact on their quality of […]
Socializing with friends and family and interacting with co-workers can be negatively influenced by even slight hearing loss, and this also includes everyday tasks like shopping. But transformative changes can be brought about by the use of properly tuned hearing aids. Top ten reasons to invest in hearing aids While the chief advantage of hearing […]
The underlying basis of noise-induced hearing loss might seem well-founded. After all, the name itself indicates a fairly direct cause-and-effect relationship. Our fundamental understanding is that irreversible hearing damage is a result of exposure to overly loud sound over a long period of time. Though we’ve recognized this for some time now, we haven’t perfectly […]
Coping with an itch in your inner ear can be extremely uncomfortable and disruptive. While your instinct might lead you to use your finger or a small object to scratch the itch, it is essential to know the root cause first. Pinpointing the root cause of your ear itch will help you determine the safest […]
Everyone loves the concept of a miracle cure that helps increase your lifespan. As a matter of fact, a brief internet search will likely return thousands of such miracle remedies (if not more), each promising to help you live longer if you employ one simple trick. The healthcare community doesn’t back the vast majority of […]
The majority of people aren’t proactive about their hearing health and most likely haven’t had a hearing screening since grade school because it’s usually not part of a routine adult physical. Fortunately, a professional hearing specialist can uncover a wealth of information from a hearing test which can be used to both identify any hearing […]
When we were younger, we often ignored the long-term health consequences of what we ate, we were more interested in taste and instant gratification. But as we become adults we begin to become aware of how what we eat can impact our health and overall well-being. One surprising way poor nutrition can have negative consequences, […]
