Hearing loss is normally considered an older person’s issue – in fact, it’s estimated that almost 50% of people over 75 copes with some kind of hearing loss. But studies show that younger people are at risk for hearing loss – and, alarmingly, they are losing their hearing in spite of the fact that it’s […]
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Nosebleeds are typically nothing more than a nuisance, especially aggravating because they can strike anytime and anywhere. It can be more than a little uncomfortable when a nose bleed occurs in a situation such as a family dinner or first date. Usually, those stop pretty fast, particularly if you apply a little direct pressure. But […]
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Finding a bargain just feels good, right? Getting a good deal can be invigorating, and more rewarding the better the bargain. It’s a little too easy, then, to make the price your primary criteria, to always choose the least expensive option, to let your coupons make your consumer choices for you. When it comes to […]
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You learn to adjust to life with tinnitus. You always leave the TV on to help you tune out the constant ringing. The loud music at happy hour makes your tinnitus a lot worse so you refrain from going out with your friends. You make appointments regularly to try new therapies and new techniques. Over […]
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It’s true, hearing loss can catch you by surprise. But in some cases, hearing problems bypass the sneaking altogether, in favor of a sudden (and often startling), cat-like pounce. Here’s a hypothetical: You wake up one morning and go into the shower and when you get out you notice your hearing seems off or different. […]
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The cause of Meniere’s is not well understood. But the effects are hard to underestimate. Ringing in the ears, dizziness, vertigo, and hearing loss are all typical symptoms of this disorder. Scientists aren’t really sure why, but for some reason, fluid can build up in the ears and this appears to be the underlying cause […]
It’s impossible to self-diagnose cancer. But it is certainly something you may worry about; you wouldn’t be the first to lose some sleep wondering whether your sore throat is caused by allergies or something more serious. Your symptoms can only be effectively diagnosed by your doctor. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible […]
You care deeply about your loved ones and want to do something to show them? Really listen when your loved ones talk to you. But you need to be able to hear in order to really listen. Research shows one out of three adults between 65 and 74 is enduring hearing loss and millions would […]
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The actual problem with chronic tinnitus isn’t simply that you have a ringing in your ears. The real issue is that the ringing won’t stop. At first, this may be a mild noise that’s not much more than a bit irritating. But the ringing can become frustrating and even debilitating if it goes on for […]
It seems like all our devices are getting smarter, stronger, and more compact. Generally speaking, the trend is that devices have more features and take up less space. This is also true for hearing aids, and it’s not a surprise. The world’s population is getting older and hearing problems, though they can have many different […]
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