Hearing Health Blog

When you’re a youngster, falling is simply a part of life. Taking a tumble on your bicycle? That’s normal. Stumbling over your own feet while you’re running outside? Also fairly normal. Kids are very limber so, no big deal. They rebound pretty easily. As you grow older though, that becomes less and less true. The […]

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You asked for help with one simple task: take the trash out. But, regrettably, it never got done. “I Didn’t hear you”, they declare. Why are you not surprised that your partner didn’t hear the one thing they wanted done? The colloquial term for this is “selective hearing,” and it’s usually a sign of poor […]

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In the movies, invisibility is a formidable tool. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health conditions, regrettably, are equally as potent and much less fun. As an illustration, tinnitus is an extremely common hearing […]

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Aging is one of the most common indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we might, we can’t avoid aging. You can take some steps to look younger but you’re still getting older. But did you realize that hearing loss has also been connected to health issues associated with aging that are […]

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When somebody talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it may conjure thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get accustomed to. When it comes to hearing aids, this is particularly true. The times when hearing aids merely boosted the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for […]

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You aren’t really sure why, but you’ve been feeling moody lately. Well, it was irritating earlier today when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. The other night your daughter seemed frustrated with you when you asked her to turn the tv volume up over and over again leading to her suddenly […]

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Subtle changes in your hearing can be difficult to notice because of how slowly hearing loss typically progresses. Even though children are regularly tested, the majority of adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why should your hearing be any less critical than your vision? Here are […]

Read More… from Routine Hearing Exams are Essential: Stay Tuned in to Life’s Sounds

Have you ever left your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the laundry or maybe lost them altogether? All of a sudden, your morning jog is a million times more boring. You have a dull and dreary train ride to work. And your virtual meetings are suffering from bad audio quality. […]

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We usually think of hearing loss as something that develops gradually. This can make the symptoms easy to miss. (After all, you’re simply turning up the volume on your TV once in a while, it’s nothing to worry about, right?) Sometimes that’s true but in some cases, it isn’t. In some situations, hearing loss can […]

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Most people are pleased with their hearing aids: 91% of hearing aid wearers are happy with the hearing aid experience when speaking one-on-one, as reported by a recent survey. When breaking down results with specific activities, 75% were satisfied in a restaurant or on the phone, 78% were satisfied while in the supermarket, and 85% […]

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