DIY is all the rage these days and everyone likes a quick easy fix. Sink Leaking? You can learn to fix that from a YouTube video. A plumber would probably be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that sense of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it on your own. But that feeling […]
The term “cheap” has dual meanings. For someone on a small budget, it means “affordability”. But we’ve all heard the saying “You get what you pay for”, and in this example, the word “cheap” indicates low-quality hearing aids. Regrettably, differentiating between a thrifty purchase and an item of negligible value is frequently challenging. With regard […]
Recognizing when you require some medical advice is usually pretty easy. You know you need to go see a doctor immediately if you break your leg, for example. You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the point is that you’re not likely to try “toughing it out”. At least, not […]
Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older people, but does it warrant giving up driving? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits vary among individuals. Even if some adjustments need to be made to the volume of the radio, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver has to stop driving. Whether hearing loss presents […]
Have you ever been watching your favorite Netflix show when your internet abruptly cuts out? You sit there and watch that spinning circle instead of finding out who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Is it your internet provider, modem, router, or maybe it will just come back on its own? It […]
Individuals are becoming self-dependent more than ever before. Want to fix up your car? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? Again with the YouTube. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. You can find any information you might want to know […]
It’s an amazing and wonderful experience, having a child. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be rather unpleasant, at least in some cases. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health hazards, and all kinds of strange side effects. None of this takes away from the […]
When you’re a youngster, falling is just a part of life. Taking a spill on your bicycle? Not unusual. Tripping over your own feet when you’re running outside? Also fairly normal. Kids are very limber so, no big deal. They don’t typically stay down for very long. The same can’t be said as you age. […]
You asked for help with one simple task: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never got done. When you ask why they didn’t do it, your partner replies “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” […]
In the movies, invisibility is a powerful power. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effectual and, often, achieve the impossible. Invisible health problems, unfortunately, are just as potent and much less fun. As an example, tinnitus is an extremely common hearing […]