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Give yourself the gift of hearing this Christmas

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 2 December 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

There is nothing like the festive season with one social engagement after another. From the Christmas office party, drinks with friends to the buzz of the family gathering on the big day itself, December is a time for fun, social interaction. But for those suffering from hearing loss, this can be something of an annual Read more…

Listen out for hearing aid developments

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 16 November 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Hearing loss no longer has to have an isolating and life changing impact thanks to advances in hearing aid technology. Improvements are being made all the time with continual investment in research and development, which is good news for consumers. If you have had the same hearing aid for a long time it might be Read more…

Eyes on diabetes for annual awareness day

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 14 November 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges of our age. Some 3.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and an estimated 549,000 people have the condition, but don’t know it. World Diabetes Day on 14 November will take ‘Eyes on Diabetes’ as its theme to promote the importance of screening to Read more…

Keep on the right road when it comes to your sight

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 3 November 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

Anxieties about slippery roads, limited visibility and the glare of headlights will drive many motorists off the road this winter, according to new research by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. Half of UK drivers are less inclined to get behind the wheel during the colder months as their concerns go up a gear and a Read more…

Don’t let hearing loss stall your career

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 24 October 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

In today’s competitive marketplace the need to work smarter and effectively to keep your career on track is a job in itself. Anything which can hold you back, such as untreated hearing loss, should be addressed so your earnings and promotion prospects do not suffer. One in six adults lives with some degree of hearing Read more…

Research raises hope for an eye test for Parkinson’s disease

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 13 October 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Sight tests that can identify health concerns other than changes in vision are known but news that a simple eye test could be developed to detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms appear is exciting. Opthalmology researchers at University College London (UCL) may have discovered a method of detecting changes in the eye which could identify this Read more…

Have you heard about coffee’s side effects?

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 9 October 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Most of us are aware of the dangers of excessive noise to our hearing but a new study has now flagged up another threat – coffee. Who knew that the caffeine boost which many of us rely on to start our day could have such a down side? Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Read more…

Listen to advice from those who know you

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 29 September 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

How open are you to taking note of advice given by friends, family and others who know you well? There are those who consider well-meaning comments and act upon them and others who dismiss them out of hand. But if someone you trust says there is something amiss with your hearing please listen because it Read more…

The hearing test at your fingertips

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 16 September 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Some changes, like grey hair, are more obvious the older we get, but changes in hearing may not be as noticeable. One in six adults lives with some degree of hearing loss and as we get older our ability to hear begins to change. So if you’ve found yourself not quite catching words, turning the Read more…

Electronic cigarettes could affect your hearing

Author: Martin Elwell Date: 14 September 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Research linking an increased risk of hearing loss to electronic cigarettes has added to concerns over the safety of vaping. Smokers looking to kick the habit are switching to e-cigarettes as a safer option but there are still risks and conflicting views on the effects of long term use. There’s not much doubt that smoking Read more…

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Give yourself the gift of hearing this Christmas

Listen out for hearing aid developments

Eyes on diabetes for annual awareness day

Keep on the right road when it comes to your sight

Don’t let hearing loss stall your career

Research raises hope for an eye test for Parkinson’s disease

Have you heard about coffee’s side effects?

Listen to advice from those who know you

The hearing test at your fingertips

Electronic cigarettes could affect your hearing