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Do I Need Hearing Aids?
Losing your hearing – much like going gray – doesn’t happen overnight. Because hearing loss is a progressive condition, many people are unaware they have it until it has advanced beyond a stage that can…
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Are Your Symptoms from a Cold or a Sinus Infection?
This time of year, you can never be too sure whether that cough and congestion are from a cold or a sinus infection. In 2021 in particular, there’s the added concern that the symptoms could…
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Understanding Auditory Deprivation
If we asked you what the consequences of untreated hearing loss are, you’d probably list things like trouble communicating, difficulty talking on the phone, relationship strain and social withdrawal. And if you did, you would…
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Does Hearing Loss Affect Memory?
When you consider the consequences of untreated hearing loss, what do you think of? Many would mention difficulty having conversations in background noise, trouble hearing TV shows, straining to talk on the phone and problems…
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Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Treat Earwax?
You’ve surely heard the warnings against using Q-tips and ear candling to remove earwax, but you may still be wondering how to get rid of the unsightly substance before your date at Hampton Park. Many…
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Does Hearing Loss Impact Mental Acuity?
You’ve probably heard the term “mental acuity” used in conversations about ageing and the elderly. In laymen’s terms, mental acuity may also be referred to as “sharpness of mind,” but it’s a little more complicated…
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Start 2021 with Healthy Hearing
The New Year is a time for a fresh start. Many of us set self-improvement goals around this time of year, especially when it comes to making healthy choices. This year, we’re challenging you to…
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How to Virtually Celebrate the Holidays with Hearing Loss
This year’s holidays look a lot different than in previous years. While the CDC recommends limiting travel and avoiding gathering in large groups, there are still ways to stay connected and enjoy the warm smiles…
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Can Cardio Help Your Hearing?
Regular cardiovascular exercise has many benefits, including lowering blood pressure, regulating blood sugar, reducing asthma symptoms, reducing chronic pain, aiding sleep, regulating weight, strengthening the immune system, boosting your mood and improving cognitive performance. But…
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Common Causes of a Nagging Cough
Coughing may be uncomfortable and disruptive, but it serves an important purpose. Coughing brings up mucus and foreign material from the airways that would otherwise irritate your lungs. This is triggered frequently if you have…