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 …
Until a few years ago, hearing loss went undetected in young children until about the age of two. This is the age in which speech development becomes more apparent, which alerts parents and doctors of a potential problem with hearing ability. We are finding, however that in order to avoid developmental delays in communication and …
How many pairs of ear buds do you have? Ear buds are great: inexpensive, tiny, and easy to use, these little speakers can help you enjoy music, TV shows, radio and even telephone conversations anywhere you go. There is one drawback to ear buds, however: they are causing hearing damage in people of all ages. …
We all know that hearing often declines with age. In the United States, about 33% of adults over 65 experience some kind of hearing loss. Hearing loss can affect our lives at many levels: from impaired communication, lessened enjoyment of music and other entertainment, and a less active social life. Hearing loss can also affect …
Do you have a smartphone? How about a smart TV or smart meter outside your home? Everywhere we look, our technology has gotten “smart.” What does “smart” mean, exactly? It means our devices can communicate wirelessly with other devices, whether through Wi-Fi, bluetooth or a cellular or other connection. Every technology in our lives is …
Some people seem to have boundless energy, tackling a full day of work meetings and going out for drinks and dinner afterwards, then talking about all their weekend adventures. Others, however, have trouble making it through the day at work and can think of nothing better than going home and resting all evening and on …
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Many people expect to experience hearing loss as we age: it happens to everyone, right? Hearing loss is not normally considered a major health issue when aging, but what if hearing loss causes other, serious issues such as Alzheimer’s and dementia? Studies have found links between hearing loss, communication difficulties, and mental decline. This makes …
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We may hear with our ears, but we listen with our brains. Our ears hear sounds, but it is our brains that interpret that sound to make it understandable to us. The good news is that with just a little effort you can train your brain in active listening to develop your communication skills. Communicating …
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Hearing loss is a growing epidemic: it is estimated that one billion people worldwide will experience hearing loss at some time in their lives. In order to find a solution to this problem, technology has been advancing in the field of audiology with hearing aids, cochlear implants and other devices to assist with hearing loss …
