Hearing Health Blog

Physically, you will usually get a number of years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids might need an upgrade. Getting routine hearing exams is key to making sure your hearing aids are programmed and fit correctly. Assuming appropriate programming and fitting, here’s a guide for […]

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Your workplace has chosen to encourage teamwork and collaboration by opening up the office floor plan. However, you find yourself having difficulties in this new setup. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the increased noise makes it hard to follow conversations. Even if established hearing tests indicate totally normal hearing, […]

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It’s normal to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it cause digestive problems? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Cause insomnia? You might not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, like hearing loss. Many different drugs are known […]

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Muffled hearing can happen for lots of reasons. In most instances, this situation is temporary. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more severe hearing problem is taking place. That’s because, for the most part, hearing loss is a gradually progressing condition. Symptoms develop slowly and over time. One of the earliest […]

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Modern cell phones have become much clearer and more reliable nowadays. But sometimes, it will still be hard to hear what the individual on the other end is saying. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly difficult. There must be a simple fix for that, right? Why not utilize a set […]

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It probably feels like a simple thing to take care of your hearing aids. After all, you were likely given a set of care guidelines when you originally purchased your devices. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to regular hearing aid maintenance. But it’s quite likely that you may forget […]

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Is age a factor in the progression of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common gradually developing condition that affects all adults. Half of people older than 75 have difficulty with their hearing, as a matter of fact. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual process of hearing loss as we […]

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Sleepless nights are no fun. Particularly when it occurs frequently. You lie awake tossing and turning, checking the time over and over, and worrying about how tired you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this sort of persistent sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of chronic insomnia will compound, negatively impacting your general health. And, […]

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You might be acquainted with the numerous factors contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of aging, genetic predisposition within families, or extended exposure to loud noises. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes is not as widely known. Allow us to elaborate. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? As per […]

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Contrary to popular opinion, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can definitely be difficult. Or if you don’t have the correct gear (or proper infrastructure). But there are plenty of fun things to do in those chillier winter months. Don’t believe us? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only fun things […]

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