March’s National Kidney Month is an opportune time to better understand kidney function and hear the facts about how it relates to our auditory system. Did you know your kidneys filter all of your blood up to 25 times daily? Located below the rib cage, on each side of your spine, kidneys are two bean-shaped organs about […]
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Caring for your hearing aids likely feels simple enough. After all, you were probably given a set of care instructions when you first bought your devices. With regard to routine hearing aid maintenance, most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step instruction tutorial. But it’s quite likely that you might forget some of that information […]
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Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is a common slowly developing condition that impacts all adults. In fact, over 50% of people 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis The slowly progressing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally known as presbycusis. Typically, there will be […]
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It’s not fun when you can’t sleep at night. Especially when it occurs regularly. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time again and again, and worrying about how tired you will be tomorrow. When these kinds of sleepless nights persistently happen, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. Over time, the […]
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You may be familiar with the numerous factors contributing to hearing loss, like the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud sounds. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as well known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing […]
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Lots of individuals really love winter! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can definitely be a challenge. Or if you don’t have the proper gear (or proper infrastructure). But there are lots of fun things to do in those chillier winter months. Don’t believe us? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only enjoyable things […]
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Every February is American Heart Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about how to manage and improve cardiovascular health. In 2024, we celebrate 100 years of community service by the American Heart Association, whose mission is … “To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” Given heart disease prevalence, most of […]
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Everybody loves an easy fix, especially when the solution is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. A plumber would most likely be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it on your own. […]
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There are a couple separate ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. For anyone on a tight budget, it means “affordability”. On the other hand, it indicates low-quality, turning an apparently economical purchase into a not-so-smart choice, epitomized by the saying “You get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great […]
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There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Patients have to go through a very hard time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are frequently disregarded. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there is a life after cancer and that’s an essential thing to remember. And, obviously, you want a very full and […]
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