The word “cheap” has dual meanings. For anyone on a small budget, it means “affordability”. Conversely, it indicates low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical purchase and an item of minimal value is frequently tricky. When it […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. As a result, patients getting cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to dismiss cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as trivial. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there is a life after cancer and that’s an important thing to keep in mind. And […]
Recognizing when you need some medical advice is normally fairly easy. When you break your leg, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the scenario). With scenarios like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t an option. At least, not for very long (particularly if you want […]
Many older people experience hearing loss, but does that mean it’s hazardous for them to drive? Driving habits vary amongst different people so the response isn’t clear-cut. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the radio volume, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a competent driver needs to quit driving. Whether hearing loss presents a […]
Have you ever had your internet disappear just as you’re almost to the best part of your favorite Netflix movie? You sit and watch that spinning circle instead of finding out who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Perhaps it’s your modem, might be your router, possibly it’s the internet company, or […]
People are becoming self-reliant more than they ever did. Does your car need some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? YouTube video. Want to learn how to do calligraphy? Yup…you guessed it…..YouTube. You can find any information you might want to learn and […]
Of course, pregnancy is amazing and wonderful. But when it comes to how it can make you feel, it can be fairly unpleasant, at least in some cases. There are all sorts of peculiar side effects, like morning sickness, health hazards, and changes to your body. None of this detracts from the delight of being […]
Kids tend to fall on a daily basis. Taking a tumble on your bicycle? Not unusual. Getting tripped up when sprinting across the yard. Also fairly typical. It’s not really a concern because, well, kids are pretty limber. They rebound quite easily. The same cannot be said as you get older. Falling becomes much more […]
You asked for help with one simple chore: take the trash out. But, unfortunately, it never was accomplished. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Why aren’t you surprised that your partner failed to hear the one thing they needed done? The popular term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s often a sign of failed […]
In the movies, invisibility is a formidable tool. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, often, achieve the impossible. Unfortunately, invisible health problems are no less potent…and they’re a lot less enjoyable. Tinnitus, for instance, is a very common condition […]
