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Can Sleep Apnea Affect Hearing?
When you think of common causes of hearing loss, the first ones to come to mind are probably loud noise exposure and aging. A lesser-known potential cause of hearing loss is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea…
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What Are Chronic Hives and How Are They Managed?
Nearly one in five individuals will experience an episode of urticaria (hives) in their lifetime. Hives are considered chronic when they last more than six weeks, whereas acute hives will fade within 24 hours and…
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When is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are an incredible tool for millions of people with hearing loss. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, nearly “28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using…
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How to Allergy-Proof Your Bedroom For a Better Night’s Sleep
Sleeping well at night not only guarantees a better morning but better overall health as well. Unfortunately for the 50 million allergy sufferers in the United States, symptoms like nasal congestion, itchy eyes and postnasal…
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How Can a Clean House Help Manage Allergies?
Allergies can cause congestion, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, sneezing and more. One of the best ways to reduce allergy symptoms is to take steps to avoid contact with allergens, and this can be…
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Should You Wear Your Hearing Aids All the Time?
If you are new to hearing aids, you may be wondering if you should wear them all the time. The short answer? Yes! (With a few caveats.) It is important to wear your hearing aids…
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How To Stay Active with Hearing Aids
Staying physically active is an important part of staying healthy and connected, as is treating your hearing loss! Both of these are especially important as we age. According to the National Institute on Deafness and…
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Is Your Tooth Pain From a Sinus Infection?
A sinus infection can cause a stuffy or runny nose, facial pain and pressure, sore throat, cough and tooth pain. Knowing how to determine if there is a relationship between tooth pain and sinus issues…
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What To Know About Allergies and Congestion
The summer brings nice weather, fun in Hampton Park and maybe even a vacation. If you are prone to summer allergies from pollen or other allergens, knowing how to treat the side effects can help…
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Tips For Staying at a Rental Property When You Have Hearing Loss
Summer is here, and that means it’s vacation time! When traveling, many of us opt to rent a home or apartment as opposed to staying in a hotel. If you have hearing loss, there are…