Catherine Ho

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Catherine Ho

A reader in the US wrote in with a question on the Apple AirPods hearing aid function:"Since the 80s, I've been going to rock concerts and cardio classes where they blare the music. Now I'm in my mid-50s and I've noticed my hearing has definitely deteriorated a bit – my kids complain that I'm constantly asking them to repeat themselves. I've seen a few articles online about how you can use AirPods Pro 2 to test your hearing, and that they can also be used as hearing aids.

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Catherine Ho

May 24-A reader in the East Bay wrote in with a question on the Apple AirPods hearing aid function:Since the 80s, I've been going to rock concerts and cardio classes where they blare the music. Now I'm in my mid-50s and I've noticed my hearing has definitely deteriorated a bit - my kids complain that I'm constantly asking them to repeat themselves. I've seen a few articles online about how you can use AirPods Pro 2 to test your hearing, and that they can also be used as hearing aids.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Catherine Ho

1 hour agoJewelry is not in my journalistic remit but when technology meets jewelry, my interest is piqued. Finnish jewelry designer Jenni Ahtiainen’s work has been seen on both domestic and international stages. Now, the designer’s permanent handprint will go down in the history books as Ahtiainen's …

2 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Catherine Ho

Many athletes take creatine for its “energy-granting” benefits, particularly for short, explosive movements like high-intensity interval training and sprints. Experts say creatine supplements can also help older adults preserve muscle strength. Steve Mitchell - EMPICS/PA Images via Getty ImagesCreatine, once thought of as strictly for bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts, may benefit a much broader swath of the population, especially older adults.

3 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Catherine Ho

Experts advise healthy adults to sip water or other fluids throughout the day and to aim for an average of about 8 to 12 cups. That amount might vary depending on age, size, gender, activity level and medical conditions. Kinga Krzeminska/Getty ImagesA sports nutritionist who worked with the Boston Celtics recently said he advises athletes to consume 80% of their fluids for the day by 4 p.m. to give their bodies enough time to process the liquid before bedtime.