Hearing Health Blog

Are you looking into investing in hearing aids? If so, it can feel overwhelming at first. There are numerous options out there, and the obscure terminology doesn’t help. That’s why we’re going to define the most common and significant terms, so when you work with your hearing professional you’ll be prepared to find the ideal […]

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Hearing loss is strictly a problem for older people, right? Not quite. While it’s true that your odds of acquiring hearing loss increase with age, you can, in truth, develop hearing loss at any age. As indicated by the NIDCD, 26 million Americans age 20 to 69 have high-frequency hearing loss from direct exposure to […]

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If you already use hearing aids, you’ve already beat the odds. In the United States, roughly 48 million people have hearing loss, of which 28.8 million could benefit from utilizing hearing aids. However, of those age 70 and older, only 30 percent of those who could benefit from hearing aids actually use them. For those […]

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Building a consistent workout routine does wonders for our health, but it can be challenging to remain motivated before and during the workout. Let’s face it, the act of exercising itself is not always enjoyable. We do it principally for the outcome and future health benefits, but it can be difficult to overcome the stress […]

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The process of purchasing hearing aids used to be a lot easier. There were only a few styles to select from and they all fundamentally functioned the same way, which was to say not very well. It wasn’t until digital technology was incorporated into the design that hearing aids became viable options for the restoration […]

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Thanksgiving is the ideal time to reflect on all the things we usually take for granted throughout the year. And that includes our capacity to hear. While sight, taste, and smell are at the front of our mind throughout the holidays, hearing generally takes a back seat—that is, until we start paying greater attention. To […]

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How thoroughly do you know the facts about hearing loss? We’ve discovered that our patients are virtually always amazed to learn about hearing loss, about how prevalent it is and how it impacts all age groups. They’re also quite surprised to learn how hearing loss can have an affect on all areas of health. As […]

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We’ve all read the standard advice on improving productivity on the job: don’t multi-task, limit interruptions, say no to meetings, set self-imposed deadlines, etc. But what about the manipulation of environmental sound? Can increasing work productivity really be as simple as playing specific types of sounds or music? It turns out that both music and […]

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In the US, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) affects 20 percent of the entire population, and hearing loss exists in 90 percent of the cases. With such a strong relationship between hearing loss and tinnitus, you would assume that people would be more inclined to seek out treatment for one or both ailments. But believe […]

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What do the best horror movies all have in common? They all have unforgettable soundtracks that elicit an instantaneous sensation of fear. As a matter of fact, if you watch the films without any sound, they become a great deal less scary. But what is it regarding the music that renders it terrifying? More specifically, […]

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