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Hearing Hazards in the Home
Most people are aware of the risks of hearing damage from attending a live concert or shooting a firearm, but many do not know that they could be damaging their hearing in their very own…
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How Alcohol Causes Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a progressive condition that is often the result of damage to the inner ear. There are many factors that can cause such damage – most commonly, exposure to loud noises – but…
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How the MMR Vaccine Can Help Prevent Hearing Loss
Cases of the mumps are becoming more and more common in Charleston, especially among high school and college students. So far, 70 students at the College of Charleston have been diagnosed, with additional cases seen…
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The T-Shirt that Will Help You Hear
Hearing technology is rapidly evolving – in ways you may not expect. One Charleston-based tech company is testing a surprising new product that can help you hear more clearly in crowded environments, and it’s not…
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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…