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 […]
December 13, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
It’s an amazing and wonderful experience, having a child. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be pretty uncomfortable, at least sometimes. There are all kinds of strange side effects, like morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a bit of a process, […]
November 29, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
You asked for help with one simple chore: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never got done. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner says “I never heard you ask me”. Crazy how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you asked them to do. This “selective hearing” […]
November 14, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it often comes hearing loss. Sure, coloring your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But did you know that hearing loss has also been connected to health issues associated with aging that are treatable, and in some instances, […]
October 18, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Have you ever misplaced your earbuds? (Or, maybe, inadvertently left them in the pocket of a sweatshirt that went through the laundry?) All of a sudden, your morning jog is a million times more boring. Your commute or train ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. Sometimes, […]
October 11, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
We usually think of hearing loss as something that advances little by little. This can make the symptoms difficult to detect. It’s nothing to worry about, you simply need the volume on the TV a bit louder, no big deal, right? That’s usually the case, yes, but not always. It turns out hearing loss can […]