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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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 …
When retirement is looming, it is necessary to begin to think about healthcare costs and how they will be covered when you are no longer working. Hearing healthcare is a part of those healthcare costs, and must be factored into the equation. An American couple retiring in 2018 may expect a little more than $400,000 …
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This weekend was daylight savings time once again; as we “spring forward” we are reminded that Spring is just around the corner. Soon we will be enjoying warmer weather and blooming flowers everywhere we go. Along with these pleasant things, however, come a few less pleasant changes: rainy days, erratic temperatures and seasonal allergies. Some …
In our last blog post we discussed the connections between heart health and hearing health. Our hearts are key to every function in our bodies, so protecting our hearts is important to overall health, and hearing health too! Hearing Health and Your Heart There is no denying that heart health and hearing health are connected. …
We’ve all heard the statistics: smoking increases risk for all kinds of diseases, from heart disease, cancer, respiratory problems. You name it–smoking probably exacerbates the problem. Despite all of the education warning against smoking in the past few decades, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) estimated that nearly 40 million American adults smoke cigarettes. Of …
New Year’s Resolutions are popular: it’s inspiring to make a pledge in the new year to do something better. To be healthier, start doing this or stop doing that. So why do so many New Year’s resolutions fail before the end of January? I’ve read that to make a new practice a habit, it should …
