How Artificial Intelligence Is Increasing the Efficiency of Hearing Aids

Posted on: 28 June 2019

AI—artificial intelligence—has made its way into hearing aids. As important devices meant to help people with hearing complications, hearing aids have come a long way over the years. Now they can be fitted with tiny sensors that collect information, send and receive signals and even initiate a specific action. By definition, AI is the use of pre-programmed/automated tools to collect and record data in real time. This data can then be used to program a machine in carrying out specific functions. [Read More]

3 Signs You May Benefit From Counselling

Posted on: 26 June 2019

It is a common misconception that you need to be undergoing severe mental health problems before you seek help from a counsellor. However, this is not the case. A counsellor can help you with a range of other issues which are not causing you a great deal of distress but which may be indicators that you need to take some time out to care for your own wellbeing. Read on to discover 3 occasions when you should consider seeing a counsellor. [Read More]

What to Expect From the Results of Your Carrier Screening Test

Posted on: 24 June 2019

If you're trying to conceive, it's a very good idea to consider a type of genetic screening called a preconception carrier test. Carrier screening tests the genes of you and your partner to see if you carry a mutation or variant which could cause your child to be born with a genetic disease such as Tay-Sachs disease or Cystic Fibrosis. A few weeks or months after undergoing screening, you'll receive your results, but what should you expect when you get them? [Read More]

How to Recover after a Car Accident

Posted on: 21 June 2019

Your first reaction after an accident is often to be in shock. To this regard, it is essential for you to get emotional and physical help to speed up your recovery. Below are a few steps on how to go about that. Get Immediate Medical Attention With severe accidents, first responders, with the assistance of medics in ambulances, get you to hospital after giving you first aid. Most people opt to forego medical checkups following a minor accident. [Read More]