The word “cheap” carries dual meanings. For somebody on a small budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this case, the word “cheap” indicates low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, distinguishing between an economical purchase and an item of negligible value is frequently tricky. This is […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Patients have to go through a very tough time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are frequently ignored. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s an important thing to keep in mind. And you want that life […]
Knowing when you require some medical advice is typically fairly easy. When you break a bone, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the scenario). With scenarios like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t a possibility. If you want your bones to mend properly, you need […]
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Of course, pregnancy is awesome and wonderful. But it can also be kind of… unpleasant, at least at times, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all sorts of weird side effects, like morning sickness, health hazards, and changes to your body. None of this takes away from […]
When you’re a kid, falling is just a part of life. Taking a tumble on your bicycle? That’s normal. Getting tripped up while sprinting across the yard. Also pretty typical. Kids are pretty limber so, no big deal. They don’t usually stay down for very long. As you grow older though, that becomes less and […]
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You asked for help with one basic task: take the trash out. A little bit later you discover your partner didn’t do it. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Why are you not surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they needed done? The popular term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s […]
You know those typical cold symptoms? Sneezing, runny noses, fevers, that kind of thing. Turns out, the majority of these symptoms are not caused by the cold virus itself. Actually, your body’s immune response creates these symptoms as a by-product. Strange though it may seem, a fever is only one tool in your body’s toolbox, […]
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Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you may not know that numerous treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2 may come as […]
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In the movies, invisibility is a powerful power. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effective and, often, achieve the impossible. Invisible health disorders, regrettably, are equally as potent and a lot less fun. As an example, tinnitus is a very common […]
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You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all better get accustomed to. With regard to hearing aids, this is especially true. The days when hearing aids simply increased the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone forever. AI is […]