Tiredness can have a wide variety of causes, ranging from a simple sleepless night to respiratory conditions such as sleep apnea. But there is something more common that can also cause fatigue and that’s hearing loss. That’s at least partly due to the fact that hearing loss normally progresses gradually over time. You may not […]
Many people feel stress when they think about hearing loss. Facing the thought of not hearing the world around us can be daunting, and for some people, fear of hearing loss can stop them from finding essential help. However, stress about hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from finding help. It will be easier […]
Hearing loss often starts out subtly. You might dismiss your need for people to repeat themselves as them mumbling or background noise. But when this happens, you begin to think that you may be starting to develop hearing loss. It will be easier to recognize whether your own hearing is changing by understanding the sounds […]
Hearing is an essential part of a professional musician’s livelihood and art, not only a mere sense. Remarkably, many musicians still perform under the notion that hearing loss is an inescapable element of their profession. This frame of mind, which views hearing damage as an unavoidable consequence of the job, is both outdated and harmful. […]
Earplugs can often be a simple and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by troublesome noises. Noises that might be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s rest can be reduced or completely blocked out by wearing a pair of earplugs at night. With an assortment […]
We can anticipate some specific health changes as our loved ones age. Hearing loss is one of the most predominant of these health issues. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from some degree of hearing loss. And for people who are […]
Most individuals think that as they get older hearing loss will be inevitable. In reality, damage from recurring exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Every exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, accumulates over time, leading to permanent hearing loss. Preventable hearing loss is […]
It might seem as if the roots of noise-induced hearing loss are functionally well-established. After all, the name itself suggests a fairly direct cause-and-effect relationship. Our fundamental understanding is that permanent hearing damage is a result of exposure to overly loud noise over a long period of time. Though we’ve known this for some time […]
It can be very frustrating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. While your instinct may tempt you to use your finger or a small object to scratch the itch, it is critical to know the root cause first. Pinpointing the root cause of your ear itch will help you figure out the safest and […]
When we were younger, we frequently ignored the long-term health repercussions of what we ate, we were more interested in taste and instant gratification. However, as adults, we’ve come to understand that what we eat profoundly impacts our well-being in unexpected ways. Recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between poor nutrition and hearing loss, […]
