Category: Hearing Loss

  • Is Hearing Loss Making You Tired?

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    Many people across the country are beginning to return to work as coronavirus lockdown restrictions ease. Increasing your daily interactions can be very draining, especially if you have hearing loss. Hearing loss is associated with…

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  • Hearing and Vision Loss Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

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    Many studies over the years by Johns Hopkins and others have confirmed that untreated hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of dementia. Other studies have found the same for vision impairment. However, new…

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  • Creative Ways to Communicate While Wearing Masks

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    In most public spaces, face masks are required to stop the spread of COVID-19. Most of us are aware that masks make communication difficult because they muffle voices. No one is more aware of these…

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  • Hidden Hearing Loss

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    Do you feel that you have difficulty hearing and following conversations, even if you’ve passed a hearing test? It’s possible you have hidden hearing loss – a condition that is not well-known or well-researched. Hidden…

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  • Is It Safe to Visit Your Audiologist?

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    COVID-19 has caused many to delay appointments they would otherwise prioritize. As businesses and public spaces begin to reopen, you may be asking yourself if it’s really safe to schedule your next audiology appointment. We…

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  • Stay Safe This Fourth of July

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    Coronavirus safety concerns have led to a lot of cancelled plans this summer, and this includes public fireworks displays. These cancellations have led to a major uptick in firework purchases by people wanting to host…

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  • The Degrees of Hearing Loss

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    Your hearing ability is measured in two ways: volume and frequency. Volume, or loudness, is measured in decibels (dB) and frequency, or pitch, is measured in hertz (Hz). As hearing loss progresses, it tends to…

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  • Can Exercise Cause Hearing Loss?

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    There’s no doubt that exercise has a myriad of benefits for the body and mind. But if you’re not careful while you work out, you can hurt yourself – including your hearing. Below is an…

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  • How You Should Clean Your Ears

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    Earwax, known medically as cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance that lubricates and protects the ear canal by trapping debris and bacteria. While natural jaw movements during talking and chewing help earwax work its way…

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  • Which Instruments Put Your Hearing Most at Risk?

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    Noise induced hearing loss is caused by exposure to loud sounds over an extended period of time. Working in construction or at a night club can put your ears at risk, but did you ever…

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