Author Archives: Health

The ABCs of how to read an audiogram

Admitting you need to have your hearing checked by a professional is a big step. Whether you came to that realization on your own or whether your family pleaded, cajoled and begged, the result is the same: you are finally going to meet with a hearing care professional for a hearing test. The appointment has… Read More »

Energy drink health consequences revealed in horrifying new scientific study

Downing one-and-a-half large cans of energy drink almost halves blood flow in young adults, a study suggests. Researchers found the beverages – laden with caffeine and sugar, and popular with children – may lead to vessels contracting. The narrowing of certain arteries over time can lead to a stroke. In the small study, 44 non-smoking… Read More »