Sometimes, it’s easy to recognize when you need medical help. 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. If you want your bones to mend correctly, you need to
Hearing loss is a common challenge for older individuals, but does it merit quitting driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. While hearing loss is a factor to consider when operating a vehicle, a competent driver remains proficient even if they need to lower the radio volume. For individuals who commute
Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix show when your internet suddenly cuts out? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch an endless spinning circle. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will just come back on its own? It’s
Individuals are more self-reliant than ever. Does your car need some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Trying to learn cursive writing? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. You can discover any information you may want to know and self-learning has never been more accessible.
Sure, pregnancy is amazing and fantastic. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all kinds of strange side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. None of this takes away from the happiness
When you’re a youngster, falling is just a part of life. Taking a spill on your bicycle? That’s typical. Getting tripped up while running across the yard. Also rather typical. It isn’t really a worry because, well, kids are pretty limber. They bounce back very easily. The same cannot be said as you age. The
The only one thing that you asked for was for the trash to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they state. Why are you not surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they wanted done? The popular term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s often
In the movies, invisibility is a potent power. The characters can frequently do the impossible if they have the power of invisibility, whether it’s a starship with cloaking ability or a wizard with an invisibility cloak. Regrettably, invisible health problems are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for instance, is a really
Aging is one of the most prevalent indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t avoid aging. Sure, dyeing your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems associated with
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But nowadays, AI is more science than just fiction. When it comes to hearing aids, this is especially true. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that just raise the volume of sounds around you. AI is at the root
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not quite certainly why. Well, you did feel left out earlier today when no one bothered to bring you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was aggravating. Last night your daughter seemed irritated with you when you asked her to turn the tv
Subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds can be difficult to recognize because of how gradually hearing loss normally advances. Although children are frequently tested, most adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you keep an