Hearing aids are supposed to fit into your life and give you access to situations that your hearing loss makes challenging. But, hearing aids aren’t designed to get wet, and can become damaged if exposed to too much moisture. So, how does one go about exercising with...
In the current COVID-19 Coronavirus situation, many people are choosing to wear facemasks when out in public. These masks can help to protect yourself and those around you. However, we know that for many people with hearing loss, seeing the person’s face, or...
There are a number of options when it comes to the management of hearing loss. Most common is the fitting of hearing aids, and where hearing aids are no longer suitable, a patient may receive a cochlear implant. But, what is a Cochlear Implant? How does it work, and...
Facing and fighting cancer can be one of the scariest and most challenging experiences a person can go through. With such a life-threatening disease, doctors will use the best possible treatments in their arsenal to help you beat it. While these treatments may save...
As South Africa heads into the heat of summer, many people enjoy swimming to cool down. Be it in the pool, lake, or the ocean, there’s nothing like a swim to relax you and make the summer heat more bearable. But can swimming affect your hearing? Should you do...
