We’ve all heard that staying active is good for our health, to prevent anything from heart disease to obesity and everything in between. But did you know staying physically active can also benefit your hearing? So now you have one more reason to get out and get active: your hearing! The Science The NIA (National …
Have you ever been telling a story and before you get to the main point the person you’re telling asks “What did you say?” When this happens you may be tempted to sigh and say “Never mind,” because you don’t want to start over and you may think they aren’t really listening to what you …
How is your memory lately? We have probably all experienced meeting someone and immediately forgetting the name they just told us or remembering directions. Human memory is tricky, and sometimes it can deceive us. There are tricks we can use to help us remember things, but if memory seems to be worse than before, it …
Did you know over 40% of American adults snore during the night? It may be common, but there is potential cause for concern. Snoring and hearing loss are linked for both the person snoring and the snorer’s partner. High-frequency hearing loss has been found in the bed partners of snorers (in the ear closest to …
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We all know that we hear with our ears, but did you know we listen with our brains? Our ears hear the noises and sounds, but our brains translate those sounds so we can understand them. The good news is that with just a little effort you can train your brain in active listening to …
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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At the change of seasons, we can feel a little run down and in need of extra sleep. That is normal! Allow for yourself to take a nap or get some extra Zz’s between seasons. If you suffer from hearing loss, however, you may have noticed more fatigue than normal after a regular day of …
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What a year 2020 was! From global pandemic, stay-at-home orders, business closures, worrying about family members and the election… I think we are all ready for a break from the excitement. As we begin a brand-new year, we are stepping into a lot of new beginnings, and we may wonder what is the best way …
