BAD HAIR DAYS?
If you seem to be having a stint of bad hair days, maybe
your body is trying to tell you something. Poor hair
condition could be a sign of physical or psychological issues.
KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR HAIR
• Increase water intake. Dehydration becomes evident
in many forms, but one lesser known form is brittle
hair. Increasing water consumption has many benefits,
including improving the look and feel of your hair.
• Hair loss may be a sign of bigger issues. It is normal to
lose between 80 and 100 hairs per day. Feel like you
are losing more than that? Stress and anxiety could be
the cause. If you can’t identify specific stressors, talk to
your doctor. Excessive hair loss could be a sign of other
health problems.
• Eat well for luscious locks. Think your diet has nothing
to do with the way your hair looks? Think again.
Hair quality can change over time with continual
consumption of processed foods. Keep a healthy diet
full of nutrient-rich foods including healthy fats, dark
leafy greens, and fish and you’ll be on your way to
radiant hair.
HEAR ALL ABOUT IT
Although hearing loss is most commonly associated
with aging, it could happen at any time and can be
caused by environmental conditions like working in a
noisy environment, earwax buildup, or inner ear damage.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics,
the average person waits six years after the first signs of
hearing loss to get checked by a doctor. Hearing problems
are considered an undertreated issue for reasons including
patient denial, vanity, and less awareness of issues associated
with hearing loss. With Baby Boomers starting to enter their
70s, an age at which many individuals start seeking medical
attention for hearing ailments, it is important to take charge
at the first signs of trouble.
A study on the psychological effects of hearing loss
was done for the American Psychology Association.
The National Council on Aging study found that 2,304
people who suffered from hearing loss but used no form of
treatment were 50% more likely to suffer from sadness or
depression than individuals who wore hearing aids. It was
found that individuals not using hearing aids showed more
signs of anger, anxiety and frustration, causing
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