Hearing Health Blog

In the past, we called them “books-on-tape,” a term that seems almost archaic today. With the advent of CDs and, more recently, digital streaming, the term “audiobook” has become the standard, and rightly so. Audiobooks allow you to enjoy literature while on the go without having to sit down and actually read. Take a modern […]

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Many people have strong memories of a cherished family pet. Our lives can be enriched by many kinds of animals including; dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and birds. In many cases, they are our close companions. For people who have hearing loss, pets can provide additional benefits that improve symptom management and quality of life. In […]

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Hearing is a vital part of a professional musician’s living and craft, not just a mere sense. However, many musicians still think that hearing loss is just an unavoidable consequence of practicing their craft. This is both an antiquated and unhealthy mindset. Luckily, this harmful attitude is being challenged by growing awareness and recent legal […]

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In today’s digital age, shopping online has become quite common. The Internet supplies a wide array of products, from household commodities to technology and even hearing aids. Purchasing hearing aids online may, at first, seem like a great idea because of the reduced price tag and because you don’t have to go to see a […]

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If you find yourself struggling to fall asleep due to bothersome noises, earplugs might offer a simple and effective answer. By putting in a pair of earplugs before you go to bed, you can considerably decrease or completely block out sounds that otherwise interfere with your ability to sleep. With an assortment of earplugs on […]

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We can expect some specific health changes as our family members get older. One of the most common problems they might encounter is hearing loss. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately one in three individuals between the ages of 65 and 74 experience some level of hearing loss. This number increases significantly for […]

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Most people think that as they get older hearing loss will be unavoidable. In reality, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Every exposure to loud noise, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, adds up over time, resulting in irreversible hearing loss. Alarmingly, this problem […]

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It’s very common for people to experience tinnitus. Tinnitus can become so extreme that it becomes a burden to live with for around 20 million people worldwide. And there are also more common presentations of tinnitus which are much more mild and sporadic and are also easier to cope with. When you hear noises in […]

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The underlying basis of noise-related hearing loss might seem well-founded. After all, the name itself indicates a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. The universal understanding is simply that loud noises damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, resulting in long-term and irreversible hearing loss. And while that’s true, the mechanisms behind that cause haven’t always been […]

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It can be really aggravating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. While your instinct may lead you to use your finger or a little object to scratch the itch, it is essential to know the root cause first. Pinpointing the root cause of your ear itch will help you figure out the safest and […]

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