Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. But this new arrangement has become difficult for you. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it hard to follow conversations. The inability to follow conversations in noisy settings frequently serves as an […]
When you start on a course of medication, it’s normal to want to be educated about any possible side effects. Can it cause digestive problems? Will it cause dehydration? Cause sleeplessness? You may not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, like hearing loss. Many different drugs are known to cause […]
There are a large number of reasons for muffled hearing. For most people, it’s a temporary situation. In other cases, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more significant hearing-related problems. Partly, that’s because, outside of sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is generally not a condition that develops suddenly. Symptoms progress slowly and over time. […]
Muffled hearing can present for a large number of reasons. In the majority of cases, this situation is temporary. In other instances, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more substantial hearing-related problems. Partly, that’s because, aside from sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is generally not a condition that progresses suddenly. Symptoms show up slowly […]
These days, the cellular phone network is a lot more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But in some cases, it will still be difficult to hear what the individual on the other end is saying. In fact, there’s one group for whom using a phone isn’t always a positive experience: those who […]
It most likely seems like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. When you first got your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to regular hearing aid maintenance. Still, getting all of that information at once […]
It’s no fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. And when it happens frequnetly, it’s especially vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time over and over, and worrying about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this kind of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the downsides of not […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud sound are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you might find it interesting to understand the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Allow us to elaborate. How is your risk of developing hearing loss increased by diabetes? As per the CDC, 9% or […]
Contrary to popular opinion, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can definitely be difficult. Or if you don’t have the proper gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those chilly winter months, you can find lots of enjoyable things to do. Don’t believe it? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only enjoyable […]
DIY is all the rage these days and everyone appreciates a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? You can learn to fix that from a YouTube video. It might take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no replacement for the satisfaction you feel, right? At least, until […]
