Relationships and Advice
The Best Investment You Can Make for Your Grandchildren - Grandparents and grandchildren have much to learn from one another, and such valuable relationships should be cultivated. Oxford University research has shown that 'involved' grandparents contribute significantly to better-adjusted grandchildren. The research suggests that children find unique acceptance in their relationships with grandparents, which benefits them emotionally and mentally. The grandparental bond is built on communication. In fact, most children studied did not identify distance as an important factor if communication was strong. Unfortunately, hearing loss is the number-one challenge to communication. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), age and hearing loss are strongly related -- 30 percent of seniors from 65 to 74 years old suffer from a hearing disability. For adults 75 years of age or older, hearing loss jumps to 47 percent. "It doesn't take a PhD for my patients to understand the many costs of hearing loss," says Sreek Cherukuri, MD, a certified ear, nose and throat physician based in Chicago, Ill. Beyond emotional well-being, even something simple like taking the grandkids to the pool can turn dangerous if grandma can't hear possible cries for help. Driving puts the children at risk if the grandparents cannot hear oncoming traffic or car horns. The NIDCD reports that only one out of every five people who needs a hearing aid actually wears one. This is largely due to the extravagant cost of most hearing aids. "I found that I saw too many patients with hearing loss going home without a solution because they couldn't afford hearing aid prices," says Dr. Cherukuri. Cherukuri's response was to develop inexpensive but effective hearing aids. "With today's technology, a quality hearing aid shouldn't cost more than a digital camera or iPod," Cherukuri says. MDHearingAid, found at www.mdhearingaid.com, isn't just a reliable source for affordable hearing aids, it's also a good source for expert consumer information. "You should see a physician and get the best hearing aid you can afford. We offer an excellent choice for those who cannot afford a custom hearing aid." Seniors should enjoy the benefits of their ripe age. This includes plenty of quality time with grandchildren. Get more info on hearing loss and cost-efficient alternatives at MDHearingAid.com. |
Relationships and Health: What Women Should Know When leading sexual wellness experts attended a satellite symposium of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Annual Conference in San Francisco, they agreed that better intimacy can lead to better relationships and, ultimately, better overall well-being. Dr. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the University of Washington, spoke at the conference. She noted that couples with strong communication skills, a component of a healthy sex life, report more relationship satisfaction. Also, because women often feel reluctant to discuss sexual dissatisfaction, improving a woman's intimate life can benefit both partners. "The benefits of greater sexual satisfaction go beyond the bedroom -- better intimacy means better relationships and overall better health and well-being," said Dr. Schwartz. "When a woman makes her own satisfaction a priority, it benefits both her and her partner. What is better for her is better for them as a couple." And a recent survey conducted by Kelton Research shows that consumers agree with the experts, as 96 percent of committed Americans report they understand the impact their level of intimate satisfaction has on their overall relationship satisfaction. A new intimacy enhancement product from a familiar brand is helping women take their intimacy to the next level. K-Y Brand, known for its personal lubricant products, has introduced a new product called INTENSE, a topical female arousal gel scientifically proven to enhance a woman's intimate satisfaction. K-Y Brand INTENSE does not contain hormones, allergens or parabens. In consumer studies, 75 percent of women experienced heightened arousal and sensitivity where it counts the most. Of those women, 90 percent reported that K-Y Brand INTENSE bettered the overall intimate experience with their partner. "As the topic of sexual health becomes more prevalent in the media and with consumers, now, more than ever, women should recognize the benefits of intimate satisfaction, said Dr. Schwartz. "Research shows that satisfaction with your intimate relationship has a positive effect on partners' overall health." For more information, visit www.ky.com. |