Have you noticed that you or someone close to you has been struggling with remembering everyday things? It is normal to forget things every now and then but as this occurs more and more often it could signify the onset of dementia, especially as you reach 65 and older. 1 in 16 people over the age of 65 suffer from …
How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing
People love to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes. There is actually a scientific reason for this. Alcohol increases activity of dopamine and releases endorphins, producing feelings of joy, pleasure, and euphoria. Similarly smoking tobacco releases dopamine when tobacco reaches the brain. While both these substances can create a lot of joy, the problem with both is that it is temporary …
A Link between Hearing Loss & Diabetes
Are you part of over 30 million people in the U.S. with diabetes? A new study finds that your hearing may be affected as well. Diabetes is a chronic health condition which affects how your body turns food into energy. The American Diabetes Association estimate nearly 11% of the entire U.S. population suffer from diabetes and the number is only expected to …