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Essential Oils: Non-Essential Hearing Loss Solutions
With approximately one out of every five people suffering from hearing loss in San Rafael, it’s “natural” to look for a way to improve your hearing. Many people view essential oils as a breakthrough treatment…
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What is An Acoustic Neuroma?
Most cases of hearing loss in San Rafael can be attributed to aging or noise exposure, but certain medical conditions may also play a role. An acoustic neuroma can cause hearing impairment, tinnitus, dizziness and…
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Bill Expanding Hearing Aid Coverage for Minors Heads to California Senate
A bill to expand hearing aid coverage for minors in California is heading to the Senate for a vote. Audiologists in San Francisco applaud the measure, because hearing loss in children is especially problematic. How…
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Some Chemicals Might Lead to Hearing Loss
Individuals with hearing loss in San Francisco can usually blame excess noise or the aging process for their condition. While these are the most common factors associated with impaired hearing, they aren’t the only ones.…
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Don’t Let Hearing Loss Hurt Your Career
More and more people are pushing back retirement, choosing to work into their golden years. With better health care translating to longer lifespans, that only makes sense – why sit around bored for 10-20 years…
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AAD & the Cocktail Party Effect
If you’ve ever been to a cocktail party in San Rafael and are hearing impaired, you know how difficult it can be to hold a one-on-one conversation with somebody. The brain’s inability to focus on…
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Too Little Iron Linked to Hearing Loss
Iron plays an essential role in the body’s daily functioning. Not enough can lead to health complications such as anemia. A research study conducted by scientists at Penn State found that low iron levels can…
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Tinnitus Linked to Suicide Attempts
Approximately 20 percent of the population in San Francisco and other Bay Area communities struggles with tinnitus, a persistent ringing in the ears. The degree to which symptoms occur varies among individuals; for some, it…
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What Do Your Ears Reveal About Your Health?
Your ears are more than just convenient places on which to rest eyeglasses. It turns out they can reveal a lot about your health, according to your Bay Area hearing specialist. Pay Attention to What…
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“Work On” Being a Better Colleague to Hearing-Impaired Coworkers
Hearing loss is difficult enough for most people to navigate on a daily basis. When they have jobs to go to, the challenges are even harder. If you work with somebody experiencing a hearing impairment…
