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If you’re like most, you’ve likely been delaying your hearing test. You might even have had others propose that you get one but you keep finding reasons not to go. If so, we’re going to attempt to persuade you to begin the new year by finally getting that hearing test. As you’ll notice, having your
Tinnitus is unfortunately rather difficult to diagnose and treat. While scientists are hard at work to discover a cure, much about the causes and characteristics of tinnitus remain little-known. If you have tinnitus, it’s critical to first seek professional help. First, tinnitus is sometimes an indication of an underlying condition that requires medical attention. In
It’s the New Year, which for many of us means pledging to eat better, work out more, and save more money. But we might consider adding to this list the resolution to protect our hearing. In 2016, we read a large number of reports regarding the expanding epidemic of hearing loss. The World Health Organization
Prolonging the lifespan of your hearing aid batteries could save you both time and money. If you can get a few extra days out of each battery, that’s a good amount saved through the course of a year. Fortunately, there are a handful of things you can do to enhance the life of your hearing
This has been a busy year for hearing health, full of new developments, fascinating research, and motivating stories of individuals overcoming hearing loss to accomplish great things. Just in case you missed it, here’s a recap of the year’s 15 best stories. 1. Full Metal Racket This article by New Republic was one of many
Are you looking into purchasing hearing aids? If the answer is yes, it can seem overwhelming at first. There are a number of choices available, and the perplexing terminology doesn’t help. That’s why we’re going to explain the most common and significant terms, so when you work with your hearing professional you’ll be prepared to
Hearing loss is strictly a problem for older people, right? Not quite. While it’s true that your chances of acquiring hearing loss increase with age, you can, in fact, develop hearing loss at any age. According to the NIDCD, 26 million Americans age 20 to 69 have high-frequency hearing loss from exposure to loud noise
How well do you know the facts about hearing loss? We’ve found that our patients are nearly always amazed to learn about hearing loss, about how widespread it is and how it affects all age groups. They’re also very surprised to learn how hearing loss can have an impact on all areas of health. As