Hearing Health Blog

It’s not fun when you can’t sleep at night. And when it happens frequnetly, it’s especially vexing. You lie awake tossing and turning, looking at the time again and again, and stressing about how exhausted you will be tomorrow. Medical professionals call this sort of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of persistent insomnia […]

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You may be familiar with the various factors contributing to hearing loss, such as the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud sounds. However, you might find it interesting to understand the link between diabetes and hearing impairment. Allow us to elaborate. How is your risk of developing hearing […]

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Lots of people really love winter! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can certainly be a challenge. Or if you don’t have the proper gear (or proper infrastructure). But there are lots of fun things to do in those chillier winter months. Still not convinced? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only fun things […]

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Everybody loves an easy fix, particularly when the fix is also a DIY fix. Got a leaky sink? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. A plumber would most likely be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it by […]

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There are a couple separate ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. On the one hand, it implies affordability, a wise option for a budget-conscious person. Conversely, it conveys low-quality, turning an apparently economical purchase into a not-so-smart choice, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Regrettably, distinguishing between an economical […]

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There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Patients have to go through a very tough time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are frequently disregarded. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s an essential thing to remember. And you want that life to be […]

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It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects […]

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Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]

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There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]

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If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]

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