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Don’t Let Hearing Loss Prevent You From Dining Out
Individuals with hearing loss have difficulty communicating in environments with excessive background noise, such as busy restaurants. Rather than face the prospect of trying to enjoy a good meal while dealing with competing conversations, clanging…
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How To Prepare for Your First Audiologist Visit
If you’ve been having problems hearing and have scheduled an appointment with an audiologist, know that you are taking an important step in prioritizing your health and wellbeing! However, even though you’re making a great…
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Benefits of Treating Your Hearing Loss Early
Paying your taxes late results in a penalty, and leaving your planning to the day before the party causes unnecessary stress, so why do so many people put off seeking help for medical issues when…
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Hearing Devices & Neuroplasticity
The brain has a remarkable ability to adapt to change. Learning and experiences can transform the physical structure of the brain, and the brain can move functions from one area to another if one section…
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Good Boy! How Hearing Dogs Create Happier LivesÂ
Aptly nicknamed ‘man’s best friend,’ some canine companions can provide more than just comfort. Hearing dogs serve as a second set of ears for people with severe hearing loss or deafness. Why They’re Doggone Amazing…
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The Unintended Consequences of Cotton Swabs
People use most bathroom supplies as intended. Tissues are for blowing your nose, and toothpaste is for brushing your teeth. However, there is one common item that most people use incorrectly: cotton swabs. You can…
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What is The Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Hearing Loss Treatment?
More evidence is emerging that shows the human brain’s ability to adapt to change. For example, new research indicates that hearing aids may be able to reverse brain changes caused by hearing loss. What Does…
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What Is Hidden Hearing Loss?
If you can pass a hearing test with flying colors but have trouble making out what your friends say in a noisy restaurant, you could have hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss often goes undiagnosed…
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The Essentials for Hospital Stays with Hearing Loss
Medical issues that require hospitalization do come up, and it’s important to seek care as soon as possible if you believe it is needed. Even if necessary, staying in the hospital can already cause anxiety,…
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How the Flu Affects Your Hearing
As miserable as the flu can leave you feeling, there’s a lesser-known side effect of it that is fairly common: temporary hearing loss. When you’re sick, fluid may build up in the middle ear and…
