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Are Indoor Plants Making Your Allergies Worse?
More than 100 million people in the U.S. experience at least one type of allergy each year. An allergic reaction occurs when your immune system overreacts to a substance (allergen) it believes is harmful. Sensitivity…
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How Hearing Aids Can Help Improve Your Golf Game
Whether you’re new to the sport or have spent years honing your swing, golf can be a fun and healthy hobby that can be enjoyed at any age. Many factors are important when it comes…
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How to Manage Ragweed Allergies This Fall
Fall in South Carolina brings cooler temperatures and apple cider-flavored baked goods from the Charleston Farmers Market, but it can also bring about seasonal allergies. One of the main culprits of fall allergies is ragweed…
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Tips For Exercising with Allergies
Getting regular exercise has an enormously positive effect on your physical and mental health. Many people in particular enjoy exercising outside as you have the added benefit of fresh air and sunshine. However, allergy symptoms…
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Great Reasons to Get Hearing Aids
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but powerful devices can provide countless benefits to your life, including but not limited to: Tinnitus management Hearing protection Easier…
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What is the Link Between Rosacea and Allergies?
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes flushing or blushing of the face. It can be caused or worsened by many different factors, including, in some people, allergies. Rosacea Basics Rosacea is a common condition,…
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How Can Potassium Affect Hearing Health?
Potassium is a vital nutrient that helps maintain normal fluid levels in our cells and plays a role in everything from lowering your blood pressure to keeping your bones healthy and strong. Some research has…
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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…