The headline is alarming. “A Minor Hearing Loss Now Can Mean Major Dementia Risk Later.” The Healthline subhead is no less reassuring: “Even a subtle loss of hearing when you’re young can change brain function and increase the risk for […]
For most people, making a booking and attending medical related appointments is a very simple procedure, however, this is not always the case for everyone. There are a number of issues and challenges which can arise for those with a […]
One of the things that we tend to do in our quest to make sense of the world around us is to try and categorize everything in the world around us, and one another! Tropes, archetypes, stereotypes. The general classification […]
A new study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that women can decrease their risk of hearing loss by eating a healthy diet. The study is called Adherence to Healthful Dietary Patterns is Associated with Lower Risk of Hearing Loss […]
Living with any disability comes with a particular set of challenges, many of which are immediately obvious. It also comes with costs and challenges, that are not so obvious. Here in South Africa, different groups of people experience a “tax” […]
Depression is a heavy topic to deal with. It’s one that’s pretty personal as I’ve been there myself, but it is important to recognize how depression can affect people with hearing loss. Depression is incredibly hard to discuss, given the […]
Tinnitus is often described as whistling, buzzing or ringing in the ears. For people who suffer from extremely loud tinnitus, it can be difficult to hear speech above the noise of the tinnitus, making it hard to follow conversations. It […]
When we think of using our hearing aids, we tend to think of clarity, loudness and sensitivity. We home in on hearing the words spoken to us clearly, so that we can respond in kind. However, a recent study reports on an important […]
Having hearing loss can be stressful. Here are some helpful tips for managing hearing loss and stress to get back to enjoying life.
