Hearing Health Blog

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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If you believe that hearing loss only happens to seniors, you will probably be shocked to learn that today 1 out of every 5 teens has some extent of hearing loss in the US. Furthermore, the rate of hearing loss in teens is 30 percent higher than it was in the 1980s and 1990s. It […]

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As hearing providers, there’s one particular type of hearing aid that we all worry about. It’s detrimental for the patient, and it can deter others from even attempting to give hearing aids a try. They’re referred to as “in-the-drawer” hearing aids. In contrast to behind-the-ear or in-the-canal hearing aids, ITD hearing aids never see the […]

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The thing about hearing loss is that it’s easy to dismiss. You can deny it for years, compensating for substandard hearing by turning up the volume on your TV or phone and forcing people to repeat themselves. But on top of the tension this places on personal relationships, there are additional, hidden effects of untreated […]

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A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel dizzy or unsteady, producing the sensation of spinning or floating or moving. And although abbreviated or minor episodes of dizziness are commonplace and no cause for worry, more extreme sensations of spinning (vertigo) or chronic dizzy spells should be evaluated. Along with dizziness, you may […]

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Have you ever had problems hearing in a crowded room or restaurant but can hear without any problem at home? Do you have particular challenges hearing higher-pitched voices or TV dialogue? If so, you may have hearing loss, and hearing aids may be able to help. But how exactly do hearing aids work? Are they […]

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