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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
In the movies, invisibility is a formidable tool. 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 problems, regrettably, are equally as potent and a lot less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for instance, is a really
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair might make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But you might not know that a number of treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Let’s take a look
Let’s face it, there’s no getting away from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can do some things to look younger but you’re still aging. But you may not be aware that numerous treatable health conditions have also been related to hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2 may come
When someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI), it might conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But nowadays, AI is more science than fiction. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. The times when hearing aids simply increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for good. AI is at the root of modern
You aren’t really certain why, but you’ve been feeling moody lately. Well, it was irritating earlier today when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. The other night your daughter seemed annoyed with you when you asked her to turn up the volume of the TV over and over again resulting in
Hearing loss is often a slow process, making it easy to ignore the subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds. Although children are regularly tested, most adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why should your hearing be any less relevant than your eyesight? Here are
