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What Are Common Food Allergies and How Are They Treated?
Food allergies are very common. About 32 million people in the U.S. have food allergies, including 10.8% of all adults and 7.6% of children. Food Allergy Symptoms Symptoms of food allergies can vary from mild…
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Tips for the Trail: How to Hike with Hearing Aids
There are many benefits to hiking. In fact, according to one study, “Time in nature can lead to health benefits through contact with the natural elements, participation in physical activity, restoration of mental and emotional…
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Is There a Link Between Allergies & Vertigo?
If you have allergies, you’re familiar with the common symptoms: itchy, watery eyes, congestion, runny nose, sneezing and scratchy throat. But did you know that your allergies can lead to dizziness and vertigo too? We…
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How to Protect Your Hearing When You Live in a Big City
According to a study entitled, “Exposures to transit and other sources of noise among New York City residents,” published in Environmental Science & Technology in 2012, more than eight of every 10 New Yorkers are…
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These Plants May Be Affecting Your Allergies
If you have hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, you may experience symptoms such as itchy eyes, congestion, runny nose and sneezing when you’re outdoors. What you’re reacting to is most likely pollen from…
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What to Do if Your Hearing Aids Aren’t Loud Enough
Hearing aids consist of three main parts: a microphone, which picks up sounds in your environment; an amplifier, which increases the power of the sound signal to a level your ear can detect; and a…
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What Are Common Causes of Summer Allergies?
If you feel that your allergies have worsened over time, you’re not imagining it. According to one study, “The pollen season might become longer thereby extending the period in which patients suffer from allergy symptoms.…
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How to Help Your Child Navigate Food Allergies at School
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in…
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Understanding How Hearing Aids Work
Hearing aids do more than amplify sound. Modern devices make it easier to understand speech, connect to other technology, and filter out unwanted background noise when you’re out to dinner at Vintage Lounge. Let’s look…
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How to Avoid Earwax Buildup with Hearing Aids
Earwax production is a normal and healthy function that helps protect our ears. However, too much earwax buildup can cause problems for hearing aid users. Common Hearing Aid Problems Caused by Earwax When earwax builds…