Knowing when you require some medical advice is normally rather easy. You know you need to go to the doctor immediately if you break a bone, for instance. You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the point is that you’re unlikely to try “toughing it out”. At least, not for
Hearing loss is a common challenge for older individuals, but does it require giving up driving? Driving habits differ amongst different individuals so the response isn’t clear-cut. While hearing loss is a component to think about when driving a vehicle, a skilled driver remains capable even if they need to lower the volume on the
Have you ever had your internet cut right as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix movie? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch a never-ending spinning circle. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Maybe it’s your modem, could be
People are becoming self-dependent more than they ever did. Does your car require some repairs? Simply watch that YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Trying to learn cursive writing? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. Anything you want to learn, you can find, and there’s amazing potential to teach and educate yourself on the Internet. So
It’s an amazing and wonderful experience, having a baby. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be rather unpleasant, at least sometimes. There are all sorts of peculiar side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a bit of a process, but
Kids have a tendency to fall on a daily basis. Wiping out on your bike? That’s normal. Getting tripped up while sprinting across the yard. Also pretty typical. It’s not really a concern because, well, kids are kind of limber. They rebound very easily. The same cannot be said as you age. The older you
You asked for help with one simple chore: take the trash out. A little while later you discover your partner didn’t do it. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner replies “I never heard you ask me”. Crazy how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested from
In the movies, invisibility is a powerful tool. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, often, achieve the impossible. Invisible health disorders, regrettably, are equally as potent and much less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for example, is a very common condition that
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t actually change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems related to aging that are treatable, and in some
You may think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody mentions artificial intelligence (AI). But these days, AI is more science than just fiction. This is particularly true when it comes to hearing aids. Gone is the time of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely raise the volume of sounds around you. Contemporary, high-end hearing aids
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not exactly sure why. Well, it was aggravating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. Your daughter got up and suddenly left the house after becoming frustrated when you kept asking her to turn the volume on the TV
Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults seldom even consider scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t neglect a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you track your hearing health? Here are
