For someone with normal hearing ability, the brain is excellent at homing in on exactly who or what we are trying to hear and deciphering those sounds even in the midst of a great din. Once we begin to experience hearing loss, however, this singling out and understanding someone speaking in the midst of background …
Hearing loss most often comes on gradually as we age, because the most common cause of hearing loss is noise, which cumulatively damages hearing over time. In fact, it usually comes on so gradually that we may not notice it at all until, years later, it gets to a level that interrupts our daily living. …
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Stress is a stranger to no one these days. Our modern times are filled with stress at every turn, and the past 18 months have intensified those stress levels for many people, whether they are concerned for their personal health or society as a whole. We have known for a long time that stress kills, …
Have you had hearing aids for a while and you’re not sure if upgrading or getting different hearing aids is worth the investment? Or do you suspect you have some hearing loss and you’re not sure if getting hearing aids at all is a good fit for you? Hearing loss is a very common thing …
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We have all heard it before: care for our teeth, brush and floss, use mouthwash daily! But did you know that oral health can also be correlated with heart health, joint health and even hearing health? Is Hearing Linked to Oral Health? There isn’t yet a lot of research on this topic, but it has …
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Hearing loss is common among American adults. Despite this, only about 20% of people with hearing damage pro-actively address this issue. Most hearing loss is permanent and can’t be reversed, so it is necessary to prevent further damage at the first sign of healing loss. The best way to avoid severe healing loss is to …
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Our phones have become a daily necessity these days, almost like an extension of our bodies. The ability to communicate on our phones is essential, but with hearing loss this can sometimes present a problem and handicap us in multiple ways throughout the day. Fortunately, as technology advances, solutions arise for every need we have, …
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Did you know permanent hearing loss is irreversible? That’s why it is critical to slow and avoid hearing loss any way possible. Check out these tips to help you safeguard your hearing avoid future hearing loss. Turn it Down We have entertainment at our fingertips: we can listen to music everywhere we go, at home …
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Have you seen the research connecting hearing loss with reduced cognition and dementia? Studies have shown that even with minimal or early-stage hearing loss, there are changes in cognition and brain activity. Even when the decrease in hearing ability is minimal, the brain begins to re-organize itself, resulting in changes in both speech processing and …
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Traveling is a wonderful adventure, and you can see so many beautiful new places. With hearing loss, however, there can be challenges. Here are a few things to consider. Hearing Impaired and On the Road When you have hearing loss, there may be unexpected challenges during travel, like difficulty hearing announcements, trouble identifying unfamiliar warnings …
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