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Hypertension and Hearing Loss

Hypertension and Hearing Loss

Are you aware that your chance of developing age-related hearing loss can be increased if you have high blood pressure? From about 40 years old and up, you might start to detect that your hearing is starting to go. Your symptoms may progress slowly and be mostly invisible, but this kind of hearing loss is […]

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Can Hearing Loss be Making You Forgetful?

Can Hearing Loss be Making You Forgetful?

Your whole life can be impacted by age-related hearing loss. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your cognitive clarity can also be affected. Over time, hearing loss can intensely impact how your brain works in ways that directly impact your mood, your memory, and more. The link between […]

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Is Your Tinnitus Being Caused by Your Environment?

Is Your Tinnitus Being Caused by Your Environment?

Tinnitus is an exceptionally common condition of the ear. Some estimates suggest that 10 percent of people experience tinnitus at one time or another, making it one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. Even though the most common manifestation of tinnitus is a phantom ringing or buzzing in your ear, it can […]

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Why Delaying Hearing Loss Treatment is a Mistake

Why Delaying Hearing Loss Treatment is a Mistake

Putting off on important appointments, like your hearing aid fitting, is all too easy amongst the hustle and bustle of daily events. You might even find yourself hesitating to get hearing aids altogether. However, delaying treatment for hearing loss is a lot more than just a misstep concerning your ears alone. Untreated hearing loss can […]

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Safeguarding Your Sense of Hearing: 4 Practices to Protect Your Ears

In the hectic frenzy of day-to-day life, our ears often shoulder the burden of neglect and accidental harm. There are a few common but dangerous practices, like utilizing cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health at risk. Below, we explore four important ways to safeguard your sense of hearing and keep […]

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What Causes Earwax Accumulation?

What Causes Earwax Accumulation?

You probably don’t give much thought to earwax accumulation unless you’re in the process of cleaning it out. Nonetheless, understanding what causes earwax, how it develops, and its purpose is crucial. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is made up of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, debris, and ceruminous […]

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Love and Hearing Loss: Communication Tips for Couples

Love and Hearing Loss: Communication Tips for Couples

Many facets of your day-to-day life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Your pastimes, your professional life, and even your love life can be impacted by hearing loss, for instance. Communication can become tense for couples who are coping with hearing loss. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent quarrels. If ignored, […]

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4 Reasons to Get Your Hearing Evaluated Regularly

4 Reasons to Get Your Hearing Evaluated Regularly

Why is getting regular hearing assessments important? That’s because your general health can be significantly impacted by hearing loss. Having your hearing tested regularly can help you detect hearing loss early, get care sooner, and, improve your health, wellness, and quality of life. Getting a hearing test – who should do it? Your health and […]

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What is the Expected Lifespan of a Contemporary Hearing Aid?

What is the Expected Lifespan of a Contemporary Hearing Aid?

With proper care, hearing aids can last for several years, but their effectiveness depends on whether they’re programmed to your present level of hearing loss. Getting routine hearing exams is key to making sure your hearing aids are programmed and fit correctly. Assuming correct programming and fitting, here’s a guideline for their longevity. Do hearing […]

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Still Battling to Hear Even With “Normal” Hearing

Still Battling to Hear Even With “Normal” Hearing

Your workplace recently adopted the trend of open-office floor plans, promoting cooperation and teamwork. 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. The inability to follow along with conversations in noisy settings often […]

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