Recognizing when you need some medical advice is typically fairly easy. You know you need to go to the doctor immediately if you break your leg, for instance. With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t an option. If you want your bones to mend correctly, you need to get them taken care of […]
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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Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix show when your internet suddenly disappears? You sit there and watch that spinning circle instead of finding out who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or perhaps it will simply come back on its own? It’s not […]
Individuals are more self-reliant than ever. Does your car need some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? Again with the YouTube. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? YouTube… look, you get the point. Anything you want to know, you can find, and there’s […]
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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 […]
Kids have a tendency to fall pretty much every day. Taking a spill on your bicycle? That’s typical. Tripping over your own feet while you’re running outside? Also rather typical. It isn’t really a concern because, well, kids are quite limber. They don’t typically stay down for very long. As you grow older though, that […]
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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 […]
Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. The characters can often do the impossible if they possess the power of invisibility, whether it’s a starship with cloaking ability or a wizard with an invisibility cloak. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are just as potent and much less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for instance, is an exceptionally […]
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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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