It’s October and this year has flown by! Not only is it the month of pumpkins, fall themes and Halloween, it’s also Audiology Awareness Month! Here at Diablo Hearing Service, that’s kind of a big deal! Audiology Audiology is the science of hearing, but that is not all. We also look at and treat balance …
Noise pollution is no good: we try to cancel it out with noise-blocking headphones, and if something loud bothers us too long we get very irritated. Whether it’s a dog barking incessantly, airplanes flying overhead, or neighborhood kids who can’t keep their voices down, noise pollution surrounds us. How do we filter our noise? We …
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If you pay attention to news programs, media publications or public health announcements, you know that regular exercise will benefit your overall health. You may not know, however, that getting daily physical exercise can benefit your hearing as well! Hearing loss is a big problem these days! It has been estimated that about 20% of …
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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 …
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 …
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 loss is a very common ailment for the average American adult. Even despite this, only one in five people with hearing damage take steps to address or remedy the problem. Since permanent hearing damage cannot be reversed, it is imperative prevent damage before it becomes too severe. The best way to do this is …
Hearing loss is a very common ailment among American adults. Even so, only about 20% of sufferers of hearing damage will take any action to address it. Since permanent hearing damage is not reversible, it is crucial to halt the progress of hearing loss by getting a diagnosis and treatment as early as possible. Step …
Hearing loss is an inconvenience that can interfere with social life and affect productivity at work, but did you know that there are also other health implications connected with hearing damage? Hearing Loss in Babies and Young Children Hearing loss in newborns and children are often the most damaging to a person’s life of development …
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Hearing loss is very common, but it is invisible. So understanding what it’s like or accommodating to hearing loss sufferers is challenging. Hearing loss also carries a stigma, along with the need for hearing aids. Because of this only about 1 in 5 people with hearing loss actually use hearing aids. Hearing loss sufferers wait …
