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 8, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Contrary to popular belief, winter is fun! Well, if you have to go somewhere, it can definitely be a challenge. Or if you’re not properly prepared. But during those cold winter months, you can find lots of fun things to do. Still not convinced? Well, here are only a few examples of how cold weather […]
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 25, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
The term “cheap” carries dual meanings. For somebody on a small budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the phrase “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the term “cheap” implies low-quality hearing aids. Unfortunately, deciding if you’re getting a great deal from whether you’re buying a really low-quality device can […]
January 18, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Coping with cancer is awful. As a result, patients getting cancer treatment will sometimes feel compelled to dismiss cancer treatment side effects, including hearing loss, as trivial. But it’s essential to keep in mind that, for a lot of cancer patients, there will be life after your disease. And you want that life to be […]
January 10, 2024 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Recognizing when you require some medical advice is usually rather easy. When you break a bone, for instance, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the scenario). With scenarios like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t a possibility. If you want your bones to mend correctly, you need […]
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 27, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix movie when your internet abruptly disappears? Instead of finding out who won the baking show, you have to watch a never-ending spinning circle. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will just come back on its own? It sort […]
December 20, 2023 | Family Hearing and Tinnitus Centre
People are more self-reliant than ever. Does your car need some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? Again with the YouTube. Attempting to learn cursive writing? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. Anything you want to know, you can find, and there’s great potential to teach […]
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, […]