What To Do If Allergies Are Triggering Your Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition in which air passages become inflamed and are overly sensitive to certain stimuli. These triggers can include physical activity and airborne elements to shifts in weather, specific medications and allergens. For individuals grappling with allergic asthma, it’s essential to pinpoint and comprehend these triggers to avoid them and keep…
Want to Save Your Brain? Start By Trimming Hidden Fat
New research shows that excess visceral fat in the belly, a type of “hidden” fat found in individuals of all sizes, is linked to brain inflammation and dementia. The study found that people with larger amounts of visceral fat around their belly: What’s Visceral Fat? Visceral fat isn’t the type of fat you can pinch…
New Study Shows Light Pollution Can Extend Allergy Season
Researchers are no longer in the dark about the effects of artificial light sources on trees and woody plants. Evidence shows that the bright lights of big cities are altering urban plants’ normal seasonal rhythms, leading to earlier and longer allergy seasons and exacerbating everything from allergies to asthma to other breathing issues. Details of…
New Saliva Test May Offer Early Detection of Head & Neck Cancer
A simple saliva test may soon be a valuable tool in the early detection of head and neck cancers. A recent study published in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics has found that testing saliva for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA could help detect cancer sooner, as well as monitor the disease in those…
How To Know If You’re a Good Candidate for Hearing Aids
Having trouble perceiving sounds clearly, such as the need to turn up the volume higher than usual or finding it hard to keep up with conversations, might suggest that you are one of the 28.8 million Americans who could benefit from hearing aids. Nonetheless, it’s common for people to wait more than five years to…
Managing Listening Fatigue: A Comprehensive Guide
Have you ever reached the end of your day and found yourself mentally and emotionally exhausted from the effort it takes to interact with others? While this fatigue is common, people with hearing loss often experience an added layer of mental and emotional exhaustion known as listening fatigue. Listening fatigue manifests in two primary forms:…
Communicating With People Who Have Hearing Loss: What To Know
Fostering deep connections with others hinges on the ability to communicate effectively. Because of this, it is essential to learn how to effectively communicate with those with hearing loss. Whether within the circles of our family, friends or professional life, showing support is pivotal in overcoming the communication barriers posed by hearing loss. Approximately 20%…
Move It! How Exercise Keeps Your Hearing in Shape
Need some extra motivation to stick with your exercise routine? Research shows regular activity can help your auditory system stay strong, delaying age-related hearing loss. The best part? You don’t have to be a gym rat to reap the benefits. Even moderate-intensity activities like brisk walking or cycling can help preserve your hearing health by…
Is it Allergies, or Is It Fatigue?
For the 26% of U.S. adults with seasonal allergies, spring’s arrival can awaken an array of annoying symptoms, including itchy and watery eyes, sinus pain, sneezing and even fatigue. Common allergy symptoms cause fatigue by preventing you from getting a good night’s rest. A stuffed-up nose can make it hard to fall asleep, and coughing…
Eat Well for Healthy Hearing
You’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” While that may not be entirely true, the foods you consume can have a positive effect on your hearing. Studies indicate foods rich in certain nutrients can help boost your hearing. In some cases, they may even help prevent or delay hearing loss. Omega-3 Fatty…
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