If you start talking about dementia at your next family gathering, you will most likely put a dark cloud over the entire event. The topic of dementia can be really scary and most people aren’t going to purposely talk about it. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive disease, makes you lose a grip on reality, […]
You’re feeling hungry so you go to your fridge for a little bite to eat. How about a salty treat… maybe some crackers? Potato chips sound good! There’s a leftover slice of cheesecake that would be delicious. Actually, maybe you should just have a banana. After all, a banana is a much better health option. […]
No two cases of hearing loss are the same Just because two individuals have the same hearing loss condition doesn’t mean they will have exactly the same experience. No two cases of hearing loss are precisely identical. While you might be able to relate to somebody else with hearing loss, keep in mind that your […]
Gatherings. So many family gatherings. It likely feels like you’re meeting or reuniting with every relative you have, every weekend, during the holidays. The holiday season can be fun (and also difficult) because of this. Typically, this type of annual catching up is something that’s easy to anticipate. You get to check in on everybody […]
While everyone has dealt with a runny nose, we don’t usually talk about other kinds of cold symptoms because they’re less frequent. One kind of cold you don’t frequently hear about is the one that goes into one or more ears. While you might generally think of colds as harmless, here’s why this ear-related cold […]
It’s hard to comprehend but most individuals have gone over ten years without getting a hearing test. Harper is one of them. She reports to her doctor for her annual medical test and gets her teeth cleaned every six months. She even changes her timing belt every 6000 miles. But she always forgets to schedule […]
Hypersensitivity to loud sound is often reported in those with hearing loss. The root cause is a condition hearing specialists call auditory recruitment. […]
Lately you’ve noticed that you can’t hear out of one ear. Is that bad? (Spoiler: It’s likely.) What could be the cause? And when should you see a hearing professional? […]
