It seems like we're constantly trying to stay youthful. From gym memberships to Botox to wrinkle cream to special diets, we spend countless hours every day doing everything we can to slow down the aging process. And yet, even with all that effort (and all … [Read more...]

Have you ever gone to the beach and noticed one of those "Beware of Shark" signs? It's not hard to understand that you shouldn't disregard a caution like that. You might even reconsider swimming at all with a sign like that (if the warning is written in … [Read more...]

The ringing just won't go away. That high pitched buzz in your ear has been irritating you since yesterday morning and it still hasn't disappeared. You're aware that the buzzing is tinnitus but your beginning to be concerned about how long it will keep … [Read more...]

Even now you're missing phone calls. You don't hear the phone ring sometimes. In other cases coping with the garbled voice on the other end is simply too much of a hassle. But you're staying away from more than simply phone calls. Last week you skipped … [Read more...]

Do you turn the volume up when your favorite song comes on the radio? You aren't alone. There's something intuitive about pumping up the jam. And it's something you can really enjoy. But there's one thing you should know: there can also be significant … [Read more...]

Hearing aids, if you take care of them properly, can last for years. But they quit being practical if they no longer address your level of hearing loss. As with prescription glasses, your hearing aids are programmed to your particular hearing loss, which … [Read more...]

Are you the main caretaker for someone over the age of 70? You have a lot to keep track of. Bringing a relative to a cardiologist or setting up an appointment with an oncologist seems like a priority, so you aren't likely to forget anything like that. But … [Read more...]

Have you ever tried to ignore a toothache? It can be pretty hard. Sooner or later, you're absolutely begging to go see a dentist. The same thing takes place when your eyesight begins to blur. You'll most likely call an ophthalmologist when you begin to … [Read more...]

Is it possible to get rid of used hearing aids? Whether they were owned by a departed relative or you decided to update your hearing aids to something fancier like a cochlear implant, the solution is the same: donate your used hearing aids rather than … [Read more...]

If you have a hearing issue, it might be a problem with your ear's ability to conduct sound or your brain's ability to translate signals or both depending on your specific symptoms. Your ability to process sound is governed by a number of variables like … [Read more...]