Muffled hearing can present for lots of reasons. In most instances, this situation is temporary. But muffled hearing can also be an indication that a more serious hearing problem is happening. Partly, that’s because, aside from sudden hearing loss, hearing loss is generally not a condition that progresses suddenly. Symptoms build slowly and over time. […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Because of this, patients getting cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, like hearing loss, as insignificant. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s a pretty important thing to keep in mind. […]
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when someone mentions 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. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that simply increase the volume of sounds around you. Modern, high-end […]
You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not really certainly why. Well, it was frustrating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. Your daughter got up and abruptly left the house after becoming frustrated when you kept asking her to turn the volume on the TV […]
Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to notice because of how slowly hearing loss typically advances. Unlike children, who get routine hearing tests in school, adults hardly ever even think of scheduling an appointment. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your vision, so why wouldn’t you keep an eye on your hearing health? […]
Measuring hearing loss is more technical than it may at first seem. If you’re suffering from hearing loss, you can probably hear certain things clearly at a lower volume, but not others. You might confuse certain letters like “S” or “B”, but hear other letters just fine at whatever volume. It will become more obvious […]
What’s the link between hearing loss and dementia? Brain health and hearing loss have a connection which medical science is starting to understand. Your risk of getting cognitive decline is higher with even mild hearing loss, as it turns out. Experts think that there may be a pathological connection between these two seemingly unrelated health […]
Hearing loss can be a frustrating experience for both the person with hearing loss and their loved ones. If you’re concerned that your loved one may need a hearing aid, here are four signs to look for […]
Hearing loss and depression are both common conditions, and there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that there is a link between the two. […]