Being in a continued state of elevated alertness is the definition of anxiety. It warns us of peril, but for some people, anxiety goes out of control, and their bodies react as if everything is a potential danger. You may find yourself full of feelings of anxiety while doing daily tasks. Your day-to-day life becomes […]
Generally, you don’t mind wearing a mask (or sometimes even two) when you go out. Occasionally, though, you have a tough time hearing interactions. Voices are muffled and even distorted when you go to the store or doctor’s office. Sometimes, you can’t make out anything that’s being said. Naturally, they’re wearing masks, as well. However, […]
The probability of having to deal with hearing loss increase as we get older. Millions are living with some amount of hearing loss. Unfortunately, people suffering from hearing loss often wait seven years after the first symptoms appear before finding help. Many older adults choose to dismiss their hearing loss, which can negatively impact their […]
Make no mistake: there are a number of ways that you can maintain your mental acuity and fend off disorders like cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Staying social is one of the most significant while engaging in the workforce seems to be another. Regardless of the method, though, treating hearing loss by using hearing […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
