Hearing Health Blog

Living with hearing loss can be quite an adjustment for you and your loved ones. It can also come with some dangers. What happens if a smoke detector is going off or someone is yelling out your name but you’re unable to hear them? Car noises can signal dangers ahead, but if you have neglected […]

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Musicians rock. They bring so much happiness to our lives with their songs. The downside is that music is nearly always loud, in fact, many people like it better that way. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at an increased risk of being damaged. As you grow older, you’ll still […]

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Hearing loss can really impact the way you live, even when it’s mild. The way you connect with friends, coworkers, and loved ones can change substantially. Daily tasks like going to the grocery store can grow more difficult. But that doesn’t mean it has to be all doom and gloom. If you utilize a well […]

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Want to take all the joy out of your next family gathering? Start talking about dementia. The subject of dementia can be really frightening and most individuals aren’t going to go out of their way to talk about it. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive condition, causes you to lose touch with reality, experience loss […]

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You go into the kitchen to look for a snack. Will it be something salty… maybe some crackers? Oooo, chips! There’s a leftover slice of cheesecake that would be delicious. Perhaps you should just opt for a banana on second thought. After all, a banana is a much healthier choice. Everything is interrelated in the […]

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We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to reach. Okay, there are two ways to consider it: The first thing you may think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get to. Or, that itchy spot on your back that you just can’t manage to reach might come to mind. […]

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No two cases of hearing loss are the same Just because two people have the same hearing loss condition doesn’t mean they will have exactly the same experience. Every instance of hearing loss is unique. While it might be worthwhile to learn about someone else’s journey with hearing loss, it is important that you bear […]

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While everyone has encountered a runny nose, we don’t commonly talk about other types of cold symptoms because they are less frequent. Occasionally, a cold can move into one or both ears, though you rarely hear about those. This kind of cold can be more harmful than a common cold and should never be disregarded. […]

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Surprisingly, it’s been more than 10 years since most individuals have had a hearing exam. One of those people is Harper. She goes to see her doctor for her annual medical test and has her teeth cleaned every six months. She even gets her timing belt replaced every 6000 miles! But her hearing exam usually […]

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If you have a partner with untreated hearing loss, you realize that getting their attention can be… a challenge. First, you try to use their name. “Greg”, you say, but you used a regular, inside volume level, so you get nothing. You try saying Greg’s name a little louder and still nothing. So finally, you […]

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