Have you felt more tired than normal recently? Does your vision ever get blurry? Do you feel constantly thirsty? This may signal it is time to get screened for diabetes, a serious condition that affects, 463 million people worldwide. In the US it is estimated that it...
Changes in your relationships with friends and family can reveal the presence of untreated hearing loss. Though hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that people experience today, it is often underdiagnosed. Impairment typically occurs gradually so...
October is Protect Your Hearing Month! This month focuses on raising awareness about hearing loss and ways you can protect your hearing health. More and more people are at higher risk of impaired hearing due to loud noise exposure. It is important to learn and...
There are a number of ways to get hearing aids today. “Big box” stores and online retailers offer hearing aids at cut-rate prices, and retail outlets may offer hearing aids from licensed professionals. While these options will certainly provide you with a set of...
Hearing is a major way we navigate social spaces and engage with others. One of the most significant effects of hearing loss is its impact on one’s social life. Social withdrawal is a common outcome of untreated hearing loss which produces isolation and takes a toll...
If you know someone who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease then you know how devastating this neurodegenerative disease can be, not only to the individual affected but the family and supporting community. This September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an annual...