Just picture for a minute you’re a salesperson. Today, you’re having a very important call with a potential client. Multiple agents from their offices have come together to talk about whether to hire your company for the job. All of the various voices get a little jumbled and hard to comprehend. But you’re getting most […]
Isn’t pizza interesting? You can alter the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses involved, but as long as it satisfies a few general factors, it’s still a pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. But as long as you have trouble hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss regardless of whether it’s caused by genetic factors, age, blockages, […]
Usually, when you’re confronted with hearing loss (no matter the variety), the first thing you should do is attempt to minimize the damage. There are, after all, some basic measures you can take to protect your hearing and limit further hearing loss. Tip 1: Keep your ears clean Did you clean behind your ears? It’s […]
Dementia and hearing loss, what’s the connection? Brain health and hearing loss have a link which medical science is starting to comprehend. It was discovered that even mild neglected hearing impairment increases your risk of developing dementia. Scientists believe that there might be a pathological connection between these two seemingly unrelated health issues. So how […]
If you are one of the millions of people in the U.S. dealing with a medical disorder known as tinnitus then you probably know that it tends to get worse when you are trying to fall asleep. But why should this be? The ringing or buzzing in one or both ears isn’t a real noise […]
Aren’t there a couple of kinds of vacation? One kind is full of activities the whole time. These are the trips that are recalled for years later and are packed with adventure, and you go back to work more tired than you left. Then there are the relaxing types of vacations. These are the trips […]
Tom is getting a new knee and he’s super pumped! Look, as you get older, the types of things you get excited about change. His knee replacement means he will suffer from less pain and be able to get out and about a lot better. So Tom is admitted, the operation is a success, and […]
You’ve likely noted that when movies or television shows get really intense, they begin using close-ups (possibly even extreme close-ups). That’s because the human face communicates a lot of information (more information than you’re likely consciously aware of). It’s no stretch to say that human beings are extremely facially centered. So it’s no surprise that […]
Once you get used to your hearing aid, it’s hard to go without it. After all, your hearing aids are essential to connect with your world. But just like any technology, though, it will need to be upgraded eventually. A hearing aid’s typical lifespan A hearing aid will usually last 3 to 7 years. But […]
It isn’t like you simply wake up one day, and suddenly can’t hear. Hearing loss, particularly when it’s caused by aging, generally progresses in degrees. Some indicators appear earlier, though, and you don’t realize there is a problem immediately. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Recognizing them sooner is essential to slow […]