If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep due to disruptive noises, earplugs may provide a simple and effective answer. Noises that might be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s sleep can be reduced or entirely blocked out by wearing a pair of earplugs at night. With an assortment of earplugs on […]
We can expect some particular health changes as our family members age. Hearing loss is one of the most predominant of these health concerns. About one out of three individuals aged 65 to 74 copes with some level of hearing loss as reported by the National Institute of Health. And for people who are older […]
Hearing loss is often seen as an unavoidable facet of aging, but the truth is that much of it can be prevented. In truth, damage from recurring exposure to loud noise is also a major factor. Each exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, adds up over […]
It’s very common for individuals to experience tinnitus. Around 20 million people regularly suffer from chronic tinnitus so intense that it becomes burdensome. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are much more mild and sporadic and are also easier to cope with. Tinnitus occurs when you hear a phantom noise, when […]
Socializing with friends and family and communicating with co-workers can be negatively influenced by even mild hearing loss, and this also includes everyday tasks like shopping. But transformative changes can be introduced by the use of correctly tuned hearing aids. Ten reasons why you should think about hearing aids Although improving hearing is the obvious […]
The underlying basis of noise-related hearing loss may seem well-founded. After all, the name itself conveys a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. The universal understanding is simply that loud noises damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, causing long-term and permanent hearing loss. Though we’ve recognized this for some time now, we haven’t completely understood the […]
It can be really frustrating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. While your instinct may tempt you to use your finger or a small object to scratch the itch, it is critical to know the root cause first. Identifying the root cause of your ear itch will help you determine the safest and most […]
Everyone loves the idea of a miracle cure that helps you live longer. That’s why you can find a great number of these miracle cures all over the internet promising longevity if you carry out this one trick. The healthcare community doesn’t back the vast majority of these alleged cures as they have no real […]
If you haven’t had your hearing tested since your grade school days, you’re not alone, it’s usually not part of a regular adult physical, and, regrettably, we tend to treat hearing reactively rather than proactively. The good news: Hearing tests are simple, painless, and supply a wealth of information to professional hearing specialists, both for […]
In our youth, food choices often were all about taste and instant gratification, with little thought about long-term health ramifications. But as we become adults we start to become aware of how what we eat can affect our health and overall well-being. Recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between poor nutrition and hearing loss, […]
