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Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as well known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How is your risk of experiencing hearing loss increased by diabetes? As per the CDC, 9%
Contrary to popular belief, winter is fun! Alright, it can certainly be a bummer if you need to go anywhere. Or if you don’t have the proper gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those chilly winter months, you can find plenty of enjoyable things to do. Don’t believe it? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only
Everybody loves an easy fix, especially when the solution is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the right plumbing tutorial, go get the suggested tools, and get to work! It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the gratification you
The word “cheap” carries dual meanings. On the one hand, it indicates affordability, a practical choice for a budget-conscious person. But we’ve all heard the phrase “You get what you pay for”, and in this case, the word “cheap” indicates low-quality hearing aids. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great deal from whether you’re purchasing
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. As a result, patients getting cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to dismiss cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as trivial. But it’s essential to keep in mind that, for a great many cancer patients, there is life after your disease. And, of course, you
In some cases, it’s easy to know when you require medical advice. When you break your leg, for instance, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the situation). With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t a possibility. If you want your bones to heal properly, you
Hearing loss is a common challenge for older people, but does it warrant giving up driving? Driving habits differ amongst different individuals so the response isn’t straightforward. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the radio volume, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver has to quit driving. Whether hearing loss poses a
Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix movie when your internet abruptly disappears? You sit and watch that spinning circle instead of learning about who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will simply come back on its own? It’s not a
Individuals are becoming self-reliant more than ever before. Does your car require some repairs? Simply watch that YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? Again with the YouTube. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. Anything you want to learn, you can find, and there’s excellent potential to teach and train yourself
It’s an awesome and wonderful experience, having a child. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be pretty unpleasant, at least sometimes. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health challenges, and all kinds of weird side effects. None of this takes away from the joy
Kids tend to fall on a daily basis. Wiping out on your bicycle? Not unusual. Tripping over your own feet while you’re running outside? Happens all of the time. It’s not really a worry because, well, kids are pretty limber. They don’t typically stay down for long. As you get older though, that becomes less
You asked for help with one basic chore: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Crazy how that works, how your partner failed to hear the one thing you asked them to do. The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s often a sign
