If there was one easy, inexpensive, fool-proof way to effectively prevent hearing loss, would you do it? Fortunately, there is! Can you guess what that one thing is? Ear plugs. Ear plugs are cheap, easy to use, and can be purchased anywhere. Since loud noise is the most common cause of hearing loss, and because …
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It’s hard to believe the holidays are now behind us! As we settle into winter, we face a new year full of new beginnings and fresh starts. Many of us resolve to be more purposeful when it comes to our health. You may not have factored hearing health into your resolutions, there are a few …
If you have friends or family members who suffer from hearing damage, you may know that communicating is more challenging than it often is with others. If your loved one uses hearing devices or is proactive in exercising communication skills, there are still things we can do to facilitate better communication and put our loved …
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The holiday season is here! If you have difficulty hearing, you may not be looking forward to holiday gatherings and parties as much as you used to. This time of year can bring up some anxiety for people who have hearing loss. You or your loved ones may worry about how well you can communicate …
Wherever we are, our technology has gotten “smart,” from the smartphones in our pockets, to our smart TVs and smart meters. But what does it mean for a device to be “smart?” Smart devices can communicate each other, either via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or another wireless connection. Even our hearing aids are getting smarter! Modern hearing …
How much exercise do you get in a typical week? Whether it’s a run around the block, a long walk around the mall or a trip to the gym, we all know that movement is good for our bodies, but did you know it may be good for your hearing as well? Recent studies have …
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 …
Dealing with hearing loss irritating, and it can hamper productivity at work as well as social life. But it doesn’t end there; you may not know it, but hearing loss can also be linked with health problems, and it’s important to understand this to prevent further complications. Babies and Young Children Out of all age …
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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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Are you sensitive to sounds and noises that don’t seem to bother anyone else? Are certain pitches unbearable to you? If so, you may suffer from some degree of hyperacusis. Hyperacusis is a disorder in which the affected person has is very sensitive to sounds in the normal range of pitch and volume. If the …
