Our lives are busy and chaotic – from our jobs to preparing meals to social activities. Getting your hearing Evaluated most likely doesn’t seem like something you can find the time to do. And perhaps you believe it can wait because you don’t recognize you’re afflicted by hearing loss. Here’s why you shouldn’t put it […]
Typically, when you’re confronted with hearing loss (no matter the variety), the first thing you should do is attempt to minimize the damage. After all, you can take some basic steps to prevent additional damage and protect your ears. Step 1: Keep Your Ears Clean Did you clean behind your ears? It’s one of those […]
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Being in a persistent state of heightened alertness is the definition of anxiety. It alerts us to peril, but for some, anxiety becomes unregulated, and their bodies respond as if everything is a potential danger. You may find yourself full of feelings of anxiety while performing everyday tasks. Everything seems more overwhelming than it typically […]
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You wear your mask when you leave your house, sometimes more than one, and you generally don’t mind. Occasionally, though, you have a hard time hearing conversations. When you go to the grocery store or doctor’s appointment, the voices of cashiers and receptionists are muffled, even distorted. Sometimes, you can’t understand anything that’s being said. […]
All year is allergy season in some locations. From pollen to pet dander, allergies can vary from a small inconvenience to a daily struggle that affects your quality of life. Runny nose and itchy eyes are the symptoms people are most familiar with and can be the first indication that you’re experiencing allergies. But more […]
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The last time you had dinner with your family was a hard experience. It wasn’t because your family was having a hard time getting along. No, the source of the difficulty was simple: it was loud, and you couldn’t hear a thing. So you didn’t hear the details about Judy’s promotion, and you didn’t have […]
When you have pain, you might grab some ibuprofen or aspirin without much thought, but new studies have revealed risks you should be aware of. Many prevalent pain medicines, including store-bought brands, carry risks to your hearing that you’ll want to weigh when considering taking them. Younger men, amazingly, could have a higher risk factor. […]
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Last night, did you turn the volume up on your TV? It may be an indication of hearing loss if you did. But you can’t quite remember and that’s a problem. And that’s been happening more frequently, too. You couldn’t even remember the name of your new co-worker when you were at work yesterday. Yes, […]
You want to be courteous when you are talking with friends. At work, you want to look engaged, even enthralled with what your boss/colleagues/clients are talking about. With family, you might find it easier to simply tune out the conversation and ask the person next to you to fill in what you missed, just a […]
