Hearing loss is a serious issue and the first thing to do if you experience any degree of hearing loss is to consult a medical professional who may refer you to an otolaryngologist, an audiologist or hearing aid specialist. An otolaryngologist or ENT specializes in diagnosing and treating ear, nose, throat and neck diseases and will find out why you have trouble hearing and recommend treatment options. An audiologist is…
Online doctor appointments are becoming more popular amid physical distancing measures; what conditions are suitable for virtual visits and how to prepare for them? Virtual visits allow doctors to address patients’ health concerns, safely and effectively. But how do they work and what to expect? What you need to keep in mind to make the most of your online doctor appointments? Which medical conditions are suitable for virtual visits? Online,…
What is the DASH diet? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or high blood pressure. The DASH Diet can help lower your blood pressure and balance your cholesterol levels, which is good for your heart health. Even if you are not worried about your blood pressure right now, the DASH Diet is worth following as it can help with healthy weight loss. This healthy diet recommends vegetables, fruits…
Our hearing is relatively fragile, and it’s easy to ignore or overlook that fact when everything is going well and we’re not facing any problems with our hearing. But if and when something goes wrong, we immediately notice just how much we take our hearing health. Isn’t it better to avoid these situations and protect our hearing? Here are 11 tips to protect your hearing health 1. Avoid Putting Anything…
The truth is, your doctor IS the best source for health advice and relying on the internet for diagnosis or treatment can be dangerous to your health. It’s no secret that it has never been easier to do things by yourself. When you want to learn something or take on a task that you’ve never performed before, the internet is always there to help you and give you the information…