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Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hearing Loss
It may surprise you to learn that if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re at an increased risk for ear problems – in particular, hearing loss and autoimmune ear disease. This is because RA affects…
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Hearing Loss Linked to Loneliness and Isolation
Many people around the world are suffering from loneliness and isolation after weeks of following stay-at-home orders. There is another condition besides COVID-19 contributing to these feelings, however, and it affects one in five people:…
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Can Exercise Cause Hearing Loss?
[schema_article keywords=”hearing loss and exercise, dizziness and hearing loss during exercise, ear pressure during workout, hearing loss, exercise, ” body=”When weightlifting, you put your body under a lot of strain. This heavy exertion can cause…
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Why People Don’t Seek Hearing Loss Treatment
Most people get glasses when they realize they can’t see and have their cavities filled when they can’t chew without pain, but for some reason, seeking treatment for hearing loss is not deemed as essential.…
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Talk to Your Loved Ones About Their Hearing Loss
[schema_article keywords=”hearing loss, how to talk about hearing loss, talking about hearing loss” body=”It may be tempting to bring up your loved one’s hearing loss whenever it is relevant, such as when they ask you…
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Understanding the Vestibular System
[schema_article keywords=”Vestibular System, vertigo, dizziness, balance, hearing” body=”The vestibular system is responsible for providing your brain with information about your head position, motion and spatial orientation. This information helps keep you balanced, stabilize your head…
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Hearing Assistance Dogs
You’ve likely heard of seeing-eye dogs, but what about hearing assistance dogs? Service dogs are available for a variety of physical and psychological disorders. Any breed of dog can be trained to become a service…
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Protect Your Ears This Super Bowl
February 2nd is the day many have been waiting for all year – the 54th Super Bowl. While we may not know which team will bring home the title, there is one sure thing about…
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Can Hearing Loss Lead to Injury?
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss in San Rafael or San Francisco, there’s more at risk than a little embarrassment over a misunderstood word or two. Hearing loss has been linked to a number…
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Headphone Safety Tips for Preserving Your Hearing
It’s believed that about 20 percent of the adult population in the Bay Area struggles with hearing loss to some extent. Many people associate hearing impairment with senior citizens, but in reality, the condition affects…
