You have a buzzing in your ears and it’s not improving, if anything it’s getting worse. At first, you could barely hear it. But after being at the construction site all day (for work), you’ve noticed just how loud (and how persistent) that buzzing has become. These noises can take many forms, like ringing, buzzing, […]
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We’re accustomed to looking at snoring as a nuisance, something that annoys you and, maybe, costs your partner a good night’s sleep every now and again. However, in many cases, snoring can be caused by a condition known as sleep apnea. When you’re asleep, you can suddenly stop breathing due to sleep apnea. While it’s […]
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Your last family dinner was disheartening. Not because of any intra-family drama (though there’s always some of that). No, the problem was that you couldn’t hear anything over the boisterous noise of the room. So you didn’t hear the details about Nancy’s raise, and you didn’t have a chance to ask about Todd’s new dog. […]
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Your ability to hear is precious – once it’s gone, the likelihood of getting it back in its natural form is not likely. But strangely, the general public tends to disregard hearing loss. In the US alone, one in eight people over the age of 12 suffer from untreated and permanent hearing loss. Protecting your […]
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Spring is finally here! After a long cold winter, it’s terrific to finally open up those windows, take a breath of fresh air… and start to sneeze. Okay, the sneezing part isn’t so enjoyable. But the reality is, it’s allergy season. In general, allergy season goes from March to October each year. Does that mean […]
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Intimacy isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hearing aids. We get it. These tiny devices are normally advertised in very concrete terms. Less defined expressions like poetry, music, and art are more suited to the subject of love. And yet, the two are inextricably linked to the point […]
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Pain is your body’s means of supplying information. It’s an effective strategy though not a really pleasant one. When that megaphone you’re standing near goes too loud, the pain allows you to know that severe ear damage is occurring and you immediately (if you’re wise) cover your ears or remove yourself from that rather loud […]
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As a swimmer, you enjoy going in the water. When you were younger, everybody said you were part fish because you liked to swim so much the pool was your second home. The water seems a little…louder… than usual today. And then you realize your oversight: you went in the pool with your hearing aid […]
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Every year over 50,000 individuals are diagnosed with oral cancer (oropharyngeal cancer). And regrettably, oral cancers have a fairly high mortality rate. Most of these individuals are 60 or older old, but not all. The mortality rate is not caused by oral cancer being especially aggressive. Alternatively, these cancers are frequently challenging to treat because […]
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We all enjoy a good bargain. But you need to be careful and look out for small details when it comes to your health. The names “hearing aid” and “hearing amplifier” may seem similar but they are actually entirely different devices. And your general hearing and health could suffer major consequences if you make the […]
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