Iron deficiency ‘linked’ to hearing loss A new study has found a potential link between iron deficiency an hearing loss. The research, carried out by Pennsylvania State University, has found that 30% of the world’s population is anaemic increasing the risks of acquired hearing loss. Full details of the research and its findings can be read on the Daily Mail website.
Relax, don’t do it Aah, Centre Parcs with the boys. We have arrived in the late afternoon after an unplanned detour caused by missing roundabouts and signposts. I’m a very good map-reader and it was definitely not my fault. Despite our lateness there are queues about half a mile long to check in. We have already checked in via […]
Spread The Word. Part 2 Just so you all know, there’s no planning going on here. I make it up as I go along, which applies to most of my life actually. Sue was telling me after I sent the previous blog over about something her friend, Michelle (a Physioterrorist ……… Physiotherapist), had told her about work. A deaf patient […]
What will Father Christmas bring this year? Aw, we are entering the first week of xmas, a special time for my family and me. Not for religious reasons, but because for the last few years, xmas time for one reason or another has been a time of change. Three years ago when my hearing was bad, but with a lot of effort […]
Tracey to run London Marathon Supporter Tracey Wolfe-Clarke is to run her first marathon in aid of Hearing Link in 2017. She will join thousands of other charity runners when she takes on the 26.2mile course of the Virgin Money London Marathon in April. Tracey, a keen runner, has always wanted to compete in the prestigious race and next year […]
Volunteer attends tinnitus event in Northern Ireland Our volunteer Abrar manned a Hearing Link stand at a recent event in Belfast hosted by the British Tinnitus Association.
Spread The Word. Part 1 I’m sure everyone has discussed Sainsbury’s intention to make life easier for those with hearing difficulties by teaching (a few? Some? Most?) staff sign language. That’s a great idea and I applaud the company not just because it makes life easier in their stores but because it should encourage other businesses to follow the lead. […]
