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As we age, we all recognize that hearing loss and certain mental health concerns can progress despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have recognized a strong connection between the two that shouldn’t be overlooked and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. Individuals with untreated hearing loss are two times
We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to reach. Alright, there are two ways to think about it: First, you think about something you always wanted to do in life but so far you haven’t got around to (skydiving, for instance). Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you consider that spot
Musicians are awesome! Their shows bring us so much enjoyment. The downside is that music is almost always loud, in fact, many people prefer it that way. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at greater risk of being harmed. As you get older, you’ll still want to be able to
Self-diagnosing hearing loss is basically impossible. For instance, you can’t really put your ear up to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. Which means that if you want to understand what’s going on with your hearing, you have to get it tested. Now, before you start sweating or anxiously fidgeting, it’s significant to
It’s something lots of people suffer with, but most don’t want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect time to express your love and appreciation
Have you ever seen a t-shirt promoted as “one size fits all” but when you went to try it on, you were discouraged to find that it didn’t fit at all? That’s really aggravating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s not only relevant with clothing,
Feel like you may be forgetting something important? You aren’t imagining it. Remembering everyday things is becoming more and more difficult. Once you become aware of it, memory loss seems to advance quickly. The more you are aware of it, the more debilitating it becomes. Did you know memory loss is connected to hearing loss?
If you or somebody you know has mild hearing loss, it is crucial that you educate yourself about it as much as possible. When you have accurate knowledge, you can avoid making bad choices and will be better able to cope with your condition. When you’re coping with hearing loss, dismiss the following myths. Having
Bananas don’t taste the same as they once did. That’s because today’s banana farmers grow an exceptionally different type of banana then they used to. These new bananas sprout faster, are more resilient, and can prosper in a wider range of climates. And they taste quite different. So why haven’t you detected the great banana
Every day scientists are discovering new cures. That may be a positive or a negative. For instance, you might look at promising new research in the arena of curing hearing loss and you figure you don’t really have to be all that careful. By the time you start exhibiting symptoms of hearing loss, you think,
If you’re exposed to a lot of loud sound and don’t wear ear protection, you may experience hearing loss down the road. Hearing loss might be in your future, for example, if you work on a noisy factory floor without ear protection. These are pretty common and well known causes of hearing loss. But there’s
For you and the people in your life, living with hearing loss can take some work to adjust to. Sometimes, it can even be unsafe. What’s going to happen if you can’t hear a fire alarm or someone yelling your name? Car noises can warn you about hazards ahead, but if you have untreated hearing