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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 is important to be aware of what causes tinnitus and what can make it worse. […]

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There are many different reasons why people experience hearing loss, from illness and disease to loud sounds. However, anyone in their 50s should be aware that hearing loss and aging do go hand and hand, which can be simply a natural part of the aging process. Not so long ago, society looked at the idea

Being hard of hearing comes with an array of challenges, such as dealing with an inner critic that can be a pain in the butt. But by being more aware of the chorus of complainers in your head, you can start to control them better. The voices in my head I like to think of

The more and varied challenges a person experiences in life, the harder it can be to feel understood. This is the case for so many deaf and hard of hearing people today. In addition to hearing loss itself, isolation and coping mechanisms that people with hearing loss have to adapt to throughout their hearing loss

Exercising at the gym with hearing loss can pose several challenges. Whether it is being unable to talk to somebody over the blaring music to asking “What?” every time the trainer says something, you’re not alone. As an avid gym-goer, I have experienced these challenges and more. It can get frustrating at times, but it

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), “About two to three of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with a detectable level of hearing loss.” Also, the Mayo Clinic says that one in two people over the age of 75 have a hearing loss due to aging

What do you have to look forward to when you get diagnosed with a hearing loss? How will your life change?What can you expect while living with hearing loss? These may sound like silly questions today. But consider them 40 years ago when I was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss. I wasn’t looking forward to

Heather Vuchinich is a writer, astrologer and herbalist with more than 25 years experience in holistic healing. She has been certified as a Master Astrologer by Steven Forrest and has a MA from the Hutchins School at Sonoma State University with a focus on Environmental Psychology. She is currently attending the renowned California School of

Heather Vuchinich is a writer, astrologer and herbalist with more than 25 years experience in holistic healing. She has been certified as a Master Astrologer by Steven Forrest and has a MA from the Hutchins School at Sonoma State University with a focus on Environmental Psychology. She is currently attending the renowned California School of