Many adults are surprised when their ENT recommends a tonsillectomy. The first thing people often wonder is whether adults should get tonsil surgery or whether it’s just for kids. A tonsillectomy can actually be conducted on anybody of any age. Your provider will examine the state of your tonsils and your particular symptoms rather than […]
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Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all common factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of developing hearing loss increased by diabetes? As per the CDC, 9% or […]
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Many of us have experienced the discomfort of painful swallowing at some point. During our childhood, our mothers usually blamed it on something going down the “wrong pipe,” and we accepted that explanation. Now that we’re all grown up, we tend to want a more accurate explanation as to why this takes place. Does it […]
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It’s an awesome and incredible experience, having a baby. But it can also be kind of… uncomfortable, at least sometimes, and at least when it involves how it can make you feel. There are all sorts of weird side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. Getting there can be a […]
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The only one thing that you requested was for the garbage to be taken out. But, unfortunately, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they say. Curious how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the one thing you requested from them. This “selective hearing” is a common indication that communication is failing. We […]
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You know those typical cold symptoms? Sneezing, runny noses, fevers, that kind of thing. Turns out, the majority of these symptoms aren’t caused by the cold virus itself. Rather, these symptoms are a by-product of your immune response. Funny though it may sound, a fever is just one tool in your body’s toolbox, designed to […]
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Let’s face it, there’s no escape from aging, and with it usually comes hearing loss. You can do some things to look younger but you’re still getting older. But you might not know that several treatable health conditions have also been associated with hearing loss. Here’s a look at some examples, #2 may surprise you. […]
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Have you ever dreamed you were in a spelling bee back in school? Everybody but you and one other individual is out of the competition. And then… the judges give you your word: uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. And no amount of practice could have prepared you for this one. That’s one tough word to spell (even for an […]
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Have you ever forgotten your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the laundry or maybe lost them altogether? All of a sudden, your morning jog is a million times more boring. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from poor sound quality. […]
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It’s not difficult to observe how your body ages over time. Your skin starts to get some wrinkles. Your hair turns gray (or falls out). Your joints start to get stiff. Your skin gets a little saggy in places. Perhaps you start to detect some fading of your eyesight and hearing. It’s pretty hard not […]
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