Our ears are often what carry the load of unintentional harm from neglect in our hectic day-to-day lives. From the allure of ear candling to the apparently harmless act of using cotton swabs, our hearing health can suffer from these prevalent yet dangerous practices. What follows are a few strategies you can use to help […]
April 30, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
You probably don’t give much thought to earwax buildup unless you’re in the process of cleaning it out. However, understanding what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is essential. So why does earwax build-up? Earwax, scientifically identified as cerumen, is a thick blend of debris, hair, skin particles, sweat, and ceruminous gland secretions. […]
April 24, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Many facets of your daily life can be impacted by Hearing Loss. Untreated hearing loss, for example, can affect your professional life, your favorite hobbies, and even your relationships. Communication can become strained for couples who are coping with hearing loss. This can cause increased tension, more quarrels, and even the growth of animosity. In […]
April 3, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Your workplace has opted to promote teamwork and cooperation by opening up the office floor plan. But this new setup has become challenging for you. It’s because the elevated noise is making it difficult to follow along with conversation and not because you miss the privacy of cubical walls. The inability to follow conversations in […]
March 28, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
It’s natural to want to understand the side effects of a medication when you start using it. Can it cause digestive issues? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause insomnia? You might not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Many different medications are known to trigger this condition […]
February 29, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Does hearing loss worsen as you get older? Hearing loss is a common slowly progressing condition that impacts all adults. Half of people over the age of 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis The slowly progressing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally known as presbycusis. […]
February 21, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
It’s no fun when you can’t sleep at night. And when it occurs frequnetly, it’s especially vexing. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and stress about just how fatigued you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this sort of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of […]
February 14, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes is not as well known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? The prevalence of diabetes increases as […]
February 1, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Everyone loves a quick fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Got a leaky sink? Just search YouTube for the ideal plumbing tutorial, go get the recommended tools, and go to work! A plumber would probably be a little more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes […]
January 3, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older people, but does it merit giving up driving? The response isn’t straightforward, as driving habits differ among individuals. While hearing loss is a component to consider when driving a vehicle, a competent driver is still capable even if they have to lower the radio volume. Whether hearing […]
