Hearing Health Blog

If you find yourself fighting to fall asleep due to bothersome noises, earplugs might provide a simple and effective answer. Noises that might be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s sleep can be decreased or completely blocked out by wearing a pair of earplugs at night. With a variety of earplugs on […]

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Most people think that as they get older hearing loss will be inescapable. In reality, damage from recurring exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Irreversible hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Preventable hearing loss is not confined to adults either, we’re seeing more […]

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It’s very common for people to experience tinnitus. Around 20 million individuals regularly cope with chronic tinnitus so intense that it becomes burdensome. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are a lot more mild and intermittent and are also easier to deal with. When you hear noises in your ears that […]

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Socializing with family and friends and interacting with co-workers can be negatively impacted by even mild hearing loss, and this also includes day-to-day activities like shopping. However, the introduction of well-calibrated hearing aids can promote transformative changes. Ten reasons why you should think about hearing aids While the primary benefit of hearing aids is obvious, […]

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The underlying basis of noise-induced hearing loss may seem well-understood. After all, the name itself suggests a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. The common understanding is simply that loud sounds damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, resulting in long-term and irreversible hearing loss. And while that’s accurate, the mechanisms underpinning that cause haven’t always been […]

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It can be very aggravating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. While your instinct may tempt you to use your finger or a small object to scratch the itch, it is crucial to know the underlying cause first. Pinpointing the safest and most effective way to handle the itch depends on determining the underlying […]

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Everybody loves the concept of a miracle cure that helps increase your lifespan. In fact, a quick internet search will likely return thousands of such miracle cures (if not more), each promising to help you have a longer life thanks to one simple trick. The healthcare community doesn’t endorse the vast majority of these supposed […]

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If you haven’t had a hearing exam since you were in grade school, you’re not the only one, it’s usually not part of a regular adult physical, and, unfortunately, we tend to treat hearing reactively rather than proactively. The good news: Hearing tests are easy, painless, and supply a wealth of insight to professional hearing […]

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When we were younger, we often ignored the long-term health consequences of what we ate, we were more interested in taste and instant gratification. But as we become adults we begin to become aware of how what we eat can affect our health and overall well-being. Recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between poor […]

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From sporting events to family get-togethers to fireworks displays to motorcycle rides, summer is filled with enjoyable activities. The majority of these activities are completely safe and healthy, but some do come with a risk of noise-related hearing loss. That’s because loud noises, over time, can damage your ability to hear. A loud motorcycle engine […]

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