If you are concerned about developing hearing loss, you may be curious as to the risk factors involved. What are risk factors? A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of developing a condition, problem or disease. Even if you don’t have any of the risk factors here, it’s still possible to have hearing …
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can range from a temporary minor annoyance to an overwhelming noise that can drive you crazy! Here are ten things you may not know about tinnitus that can help you to cope or resolve the issue. Tinnitus is a pretty common ailment, and about 10-15% of adults will experience …
Have you seen advice not to use cotton swabs to clean your ears because of the damage they may cause to your ear drum? That’s good advice: cotton swab injuries are common, and can result in puncturing the ear drum, damaging delicate inner ear areas, and even vertigo or permanent deafness! But if you can’t …
With a new year comes a time to reflect on our old patterns and how to update our habits and improve ourselves. Do you typically make New Year’s Resolutions, and what is your track record at sticking to them? Personally, I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. I educate myself throughout the year and when I …
Costs such as health care may be at the forefront of your mind if you are nearing retirement. You will have to plan for healthcare once your job no longer provides it, and healthcare costs are always significant. One portion of your healthcare costs you may not have considered is the hearing-related costs. When the …
Now that the holidays are in full swing, there is no shortage of parties and family gatherings. If you have loved ones with hearing loss these get-togethers could bring on insecurity and anxiety. They can become overwhelmed and exhausted by the constant background noise and focus required by conversations in a loud environment. If you …
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If you or a loved one suffers from hearing loss, you have probably heard all of the common causes of hearing loss, from aging, illness and loud noises to earwax build-up. Some less common causes of hearing loss exist that you may not have heard about, however. It’s a good idea to know these as …
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Often with hearing loss, people have more severe hearing damage in one ear than the other. Because hearing is sometimes lopsided, and also because hearing devices are pricey, we may be tempted to get only one hearing aid instead of two. But is that recommended? Teamwork Our ears are what we see, so it’s tempting …
Most people enjoy alcoholic drinks occasionally or regularly: we celebrate a special occasion with champagne, we may enjoy a glass of wine with a nice dinner out, or have an ounce or two of liquor to help us relax. When it comes to alcohol, however, there is a fine line between the benefits and the …
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We all know that noise pollution is a bad thing. We buy headphones that filter it out with “noise-cancelling technology” and it can get on our nerves if it goes on too long. Whether it’s a noisy lawnmower next door, loud traffic from a nearby road or airport, or neighbors who can’t keep their voices …
