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Signs You Should Treat Your Hearing Loss
Approximately 48 million Americans have hearing loss, and you may be one of them. Hearing loss is a progressive condition that develops slowly over time, meaning you may not notice you have it until it…
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What to Expect from Your Hearing Exam
If you experience any of the signs of hearing loss – like thinking everyone around you is mumbling, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, having trouble following conversations at Rich Table and other busy settings…
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Hearing Aid Basics
For many of the 48 million Americans with hearing loss, hearing aids are the preferred method of treatment. But despite the fact they can greatly improve communication and quality of life, only about one in…
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What’s the Difference Between a Hearing Screening & a Hearing Evaluation?
The terms hearing screening and hearing evaluation are often thrown around and used interchangeably. Understanding the difference can ensure you are scheduling the right appointment in order to get the information you are looking for.…
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Happiness From Hearing Devices
Many scientific studies have confirmed the negative impacts associated with hearing loss: depression, anxiety and social isolation. There are positive impacts associated with hearing solutions, as well. In one study of more than 2,000 hearing…
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Fit And Follow-Up: Key Components in Hearing Device User Satisfaction
Buying hearing devices isn’t like buying a flat-screen TV. Hearing devices are not just electronic devices, but rather a rehabilitative treatment, requiring long-term commitment to their use. Understanding this fact and that fit and follow-up…
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Custom Earmolds: Protection for All Lifestyles
Everybody’s ears are uniquely shaped. Because of this, one-size-fits-all earbuds, hearing protection, and earplugs don’t always function the way they should. Inexpensive earmolds provide a custom-fitted solution that can be used in a variety of…
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Antioxidants & Hearing
Carrots, spinach, kale, Swiss chard and mustard greens all once played big parts in the American diet, but many of these vegetables, rich in vitamins A and E, seem to have fallen out of favor…
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Understanding Otoacoustic Emissions Hearing Tests
In order to put together a treatment plan for your hearing loss, your audiologist first needs to run a series of tests. While some tests determine the frequency and amplitude of sounds you can hear,…
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Can Hearing Loss Cause Fatigue?
Do you feel extra tired or run-down lately, or like there’s nothing you’d rather do after a socially-distanced get together at Mission Dolores Park than lie down and rest? While there are plenty of factors…
