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How Does Elevation and Depth Affect Your Ears?
Changing elevation or depth quickly, such as when flying on a plane or diving in the ocean, can cause a popping sensation or discomfort in the ears. The popping sensation and discomfort are caused by…
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How to Have a Stress-Free Shopping Experience With Hearing Loss
Shopping with hearing loss can be a stressful experience. Whether you’re buying clothes, food, school supplies or other items, a busy store can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing. Check out our list of tips for…
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Will Second-Hand Hearing Aids Work?
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. That means that there are millions of Americans who could benefit from using hearing aids. If…
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How To Tell a Loved One They May Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a common chronic condition that affects millions of people every year. If you feel like a parent, spouse or other loved one has developed hearing problems, you may be wondering how to…
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Why Does My Hearing Aid Buzz While I’m on My Cell Phone?
Hearing aids can help improve your communication and awareness by amplifying speech sounds and reducing background noise. If you’ve decided to start using these small but powerful devices to treat your hearing loss, one thing…
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Here’s Why You Should Take a Loved One to Your Audiology Appointment
Bringing a companion, whether a partner, child or close friend, to your audiology appointment may provide more benefits than you’d initially expect. Let’s look at some benefits you, your loved ones and your audiologist might…
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Heart Health Is Ear-risistible
Did you know there is an important connection between heart health and hearing health? According to the CDC, almost 610,000 people in the U.S. annually die from heart disease.1 While you’re probably aware of the importance…
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Current and Future Hearing Loss Innovations
Advances in hearing device technology are occurring rapidly, allowing people to hear and communicate better than ever before. Here are some current and future innovations that can benefit people with hearing loss. Apps That Let…
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Eat Well for Healthy Hearing
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” While that may not be entirely true, the foods you consume can have a positive effect on your hearing. Studies indicate foods rich in certain…
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Tips for Pairing Your Hearing Aids With Other Technology
Approximately one in eight people in the United States aged 12 years or older has hearing loss. Hearing aids can be a great way to minimize the effects of hearing loss and help you enjoy…
