Hearing loss is a common challenge for older individuals, but does it merit giving up driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a seasoned driver has to stop driving. For individuals who commute […]
Have you ever had your internet cut just as you’re almost to the best part of your favorite Netflix show? You sit there and watch that spinning circle instead of learning about who won that cooking competition. All you can do is wait around for it to come back. Is it your internet provider, modem, […]
People are more self-dependent than ever. Does your car need some repairs? Just watch that YouTube video. Is your sink clogged? YouTube video. Trying to learn cursive writing? YouTube… look, you get the point. You can discover any information you might want to learn and self-learning has never been more accessible. So the real question […]
Of course, pregnancy is awesome and fantastic. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be pretty uncomfortable, at least sometimes. There are all sorts of peculiar side effects, like morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. None of this takes away from the joy of being a parent… […]
When you’re a youngster, falling is simply a part of life. Wiping out on your bike? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when running across the yard. Also rather typical. Kids are very limber so, no big deal. They don’t typically stay down for long. As you grow older though, that becomes less and less true. […]
You asked for help with one basic chore: take out the trash. A little bit later you discover your partner failed to do it. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner replies “I never heard you ask me”. Crazy how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested […]
Invisibility is a very useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are just as potent and much less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for instance, is a really common condition […]
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 actually change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health problems related to aging that are treatable, and in some […]
When somebody talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it might arouse thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. When it comes to hearing aids, this is particularly true. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely raise the volume of sounds around […]
You know you’re feeling moody these days but you’re not really certainly why. Well, you did feel left out earlier this morning when no one bothered to pull you into the meeting discussion at the office and that was aggravating. The other night your daughter seemed annoyed with you when you asked her to turn […]