Does hearing loss worsen as you age? Hearing loss is a common gradually progressing condition that affects all adults. Half of people over the age of 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the slow process of hearing loss as we age. […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Especially when it occurs regularly. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how tired you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this kind of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. With insomnia, the downsides of not sleeping will then start to add […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as well known. Allow us to elaborate. How is your risk of experiencing hearing loss increased by diabetes? The prevalence of diabetes increases as you get older, […]
Lots of people really love winter! Alright, it can definitely be a bummer if you have to go somewhere. Or if you’re not properly prepared. But during those chilly winter months, you can find lots of fun things to do. Still not convinced? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only enjoyable things you can do in […]
DIY is all the rage these days and everyone appreciates a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the right plumbing tutorial, buy the recommended tools, and get to work! It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the gratification you feel, […]
The term “cheap” carries dual meanings. For someone on a tight budget, it means “affordability”. Conversely, it conveys low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Regrettably, distinguishing between a thrifty purchase and an item of negligible value is often tricky. When it […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Patients have to go through a very difficult time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are often ignored. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there is a life after cancer and that’s a pretty important thing to keep in mind. And you want that life […]
In some cases, it’s easy to know when you require medical advice. When you break a bone, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the scenario). With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t an option. At least, not for very long (especially if you […]
Hearing loss is a common challenge for older people, but does it warrant quitting driving? Driving habits vary amongst different people so the response isn’t straightforward. While hearing loss is a factor to think about when driving a vehicle, a seasoned driver is still proficient even if they have to lower the radio volume. For […]
December 28, 2023 | Audiological Diagnostics, PC | Hearing Aids News
Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix movie when your internet suddenly disappears? You sit and watch that spinning circle instead of finding out who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or perhaps it will simply come back on its own? It sort of […]
