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Have an App-y New Year
As 2019 draws to a close and a new decade begins, it’s the perfect opportunity for people with hearing loss in Charleston to take stock of their health and vow to make changes. Reconnecting with…
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Hearing Aids Make Happy Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless you’re experiencing hearing loss in Charleston. Impaired hearing can leave you feeling like Scrooge, but there’s a simple solution that can help put the cheer back in…
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Holiday Communication Tips for Hearing-Impaired Guests
‘Tis the season for tinsel, garland and an endless onslaught of holiday music. Whether you’re traveling over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house or hosting your own get-together right here in Charleston,…
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How Often Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
For people with hearing loss in Charleston, there’s never a question of how often they should have their hearing tested: it’s something that occurs regularly. But for the rest of us, we seldom give our…
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People with Diabetes Have a Higher Risk of Hearing Loss
Charleston residents with diabetes have an increased risk of developing a variety of health complications. One of the lesser-known ones is hearing loss—mostly likely a result of high glucose levels in the blood. Diabetes is…
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Hearing Loss Can Cause Loneliness
If you’re experiencing hearing loss in Charleston, your odds of facing an associated health condition are higher. Hearing impairment has been linked to many physical, social and psychological side effects. One of the most common…
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How Hearing Loss Leads to Cerebral Atrophy
Hearing loss affects many aspects of your health and well-being. There are many physical, social and psychological side effects, especially when the condition goes untreated. People with impaired hearing in Charleston have a higher risk…
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Age-Related Genes for Hearing Loss Discovered
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is the most common cause of hearing impairment in Charleston. Unfortunately, a lifetime of noise exposure takes its toll on hearing. A study uncovered information on the genes responsible for…
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Can Essential Oils Help with Hearing Problems?
Alternative medicine is popular with many Charleston residents looking for natural remedies to help treat a range of illnesses. One of the more popular go-to’s is essential oils. Do these do any good with hearing…
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Acoustic Neuroma: Benign Tumor that Affects Hearing
The most common causes of hearing loss in Charleston are aging, noise exposure, trauma and disease. Though less common, tumors called acoustic neuromas can also lead to hearing loss. Types of Acoustic Neuromas Acoustic neuromas…
