It’s normal to want to know about the side effects of a medication when you start taking it. Can it give you a stomach ache? Will it dehydrate you? Make you drowsy? There may also be a more serious possible side effect that you may not think of – hearing loss. Many different medications are […]
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Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions impacting all adults as they get older, but it is a gradual process. Half of people older than 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or […]
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Sleepless nights are no fun. Particularly when it occurs regularly. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how fatigued you’ll be the next day. When these kinds of sleepless nights routinely occur, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. With insomnia, the negatives of […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. However, you may find it intriguing to understand the link between diabetes and hearing loss. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, […]
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DIY is all the rage nowadays and everybody appreciates a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the suitable plumbing tutorial, buy the recommended tools, and go to work! It might take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no replacement for the gratification you feel, right? […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older individuals, but does it warrant giving up driving? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits differ among individuals. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the radio volume, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a skilled driver has to stop driving. Whether hearing loss poses a risk […]
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It’s an amazing and incredible experience, having a child. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be fairly unpleasant, at least sometimes. There are all sorts of weird side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be somewhat of a process, but that […]
You asked for help with one basic task: take the trash out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Why are you not surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they wanted done? The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s usually a sign of […]
You asked for help with one simple chore: take the trash out. But, unfortunately, it never was accomplished. “I Didn’t hear you”, they state. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they needed done? The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s usually a sign of failing […]
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still getting older. But did you know that hearing loss has also been linked to health issues related to aging that are treatable, and in some cases, preventable? Let’s take […]
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