Taking care of our hearing health is one thing people tend to procrastinate. We think “I’m fine for now. I should get a hearing test at some point but I can do that later.” The problem with this line of thinking is… by the time we notice an issue with our hearing, it’s already progressed …
COULD BLOOD SUGAR AFFECT MY HEARING?
If you have been experiencing hearing loss, you are probably aware of the most well-known causes, such as aging, exposure to loud noises, Meniere’s disease and otosclerosis. It is less commonly known that diabetes is also a primary cause of hearing damage. Research has demonstrated that diabetes doubles a person’s risk of hearing loss. Since …
Do I Have Hearing Loss??
Did you know hearing loss is one of the most common ailments among older people, and the chances of having some degree of hearing loss increase as we age. Hearing loss is gradual and can come on very slowly, so it is not something people usually recognize until it has advanced to a noticeable level…. …
WHAT’S THE CURE FOR HEARING LOSS?
Once you realize you are suffering from hearing loss, it’s natural to search for a cure… but is there a cure for hearing loss? The answer is complicated because there are multiple causes and types of hearing loss, and unfortunately there is no known medication or surgery to correct “permanent” hearing loss. Treatment Options There …
WHAT EXACTLY IS AN AUDIOLOGIST?
If you have never had hearing loss, you may have never heard of an audiologist and wonder what an audiologist is, exactly. Once you begin to have an issue with your hearing or your ears, you may want to visit a doctor and ponder which physician you should visit: an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat …
HAVING ISSUES WITH YOUR HEARING AIDS? HERE ARE SOME TIPS
Hearing devices are a marvel of modern technology. They help us get through our days independently. For those of us who experience hearing loss, they can make all the difference. Anyone who uses hearing aids has probably become reliant on them to go about daily life. So, when there is an issue or interruption it …
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Protecting Your Hearing and Your Health in Uncertain Times
We are in the midst of unprecedented times in our society today. Shelter-in-place orders to protect the public from a novel virus have shaken us and left us uncertain how to proceed. These public health strategies have never been implemented before, so it’s no wonder people are questioning of how to live during this “new …
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HOW IS DIABETES LINKED WITH HEARING LOSS?
The most well-known causes of hearing loss include aging, excessive noise, otosclerosis and Meniere’s disease. Less widely known, however, is that diabetes is also a leading cause of hearing loss. Research is now showing that diabetics are approximately twice as likely to have hearing loss as non-diabetics. Diabetes affects a significant percentage of the US …
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CAN HEARING AIDS BE INVISIBLE?
When people begin looking into hearing aids, a top concern is often how it will change their image. They tend to wonder what people will think when they see them wearing hearing aids. Hearing aids do have a stigma, which can be a pretty big deterrent to getting them. Hearing aids have a lot of …
HAVE A PROBLEM? SOME HEARING AID TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Hearing aids are great to help us navigate the world independently–they can make a big difference in the life of a hearing loss sufferer. If you have hearing aids you have probably become reliant on them. If they suddenly malfunction, you may have no idea what to do. Fortunately, there are some easy fixes …
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