Usually, the first stages of hearing loss develop slowly. You may dismiss your need for people to repeat themselves as them mumbling or background noise. But when this occurs, you begin to think that you might be starting to develop hearing loss. It will be easier to recognize whether your own hearing is changing by […]
Surprisingly, about 20% of all ear infections happen to adults. Most people think of ear infections as a childhood sickness, something that affects mainly young kids. Ear infections are definitely more prevalent in kids but adults do get them too. Ear infections can be particularly unpleasant for individuals who have hearing loss because they can […]
Remember way back when we used to refer to audiobooks as “books on tape”? With the introduction of CDs and, more recently, digital streaming, the term “audiobook” has become the standard, and rightly so. Audiobooks allow you to enjoy literature while on the go without needing to sit down and actually read. Audiobooks: a contemporary […]
Many individuals have strong memories of a beloved family pet. Cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and a wide array of other animals can enhance our lives, and even, in some cases, become close companions. Quality of life and symptom management for people who have hearing loss can also be improved by having a pet buddy. In […]
For professional musicians, hearing isn’t just a sense, it’s a critical part of their craft and livelihood. Remarkably, many musicians still perform under the impression that hearing loss is an inevitable feature of their profession. This attitude, which views hearing damage as an inevitable consequence of the job, is both antiquated and harmful. Luckily, this […]
Online shopping is a typical thing for the majority of people these days. From household essentials to high-tech devices, the Internet offers an unlimited array of products, including hearing aids. At first glance, it may seem like a good plan to purchase hearing aids online, particularly when they come with an appealingly low price point. […]
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 […]
