Even when it’s relatively mild, hearing loss can have a huge impact on your life. There will be a considerable change in the way you connect with family, friends, and coworkers. It can become a challenge to perform daily tasks such as going shopping. But it doesn’t have to have this type of negative impact […]
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You go into the kitchen and you find a bite to eat. Do you want something salty… what about crackers? Oooo, potato chips! Wait. Maybe this leftover piece of cheesecake. Perhaps you should just go with a banana on second thought. After all, a banana is a much healthier choice. Everything is interrelated in the […]
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It’s no secret that winter is the favorite season of lots of individuals. And it’s no surprise, it’s a beautiful season with lots of fun things to do. But there are some drawbacks. It never fails, after a lot of time spent enjoying the wonderful winter weather, your body responds. Your nose won’t stop running, […]
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No two cases of hearing loss are identical Just because two people have the same hearing loss condition doesn’t mean they will have exactly the same experience. No two instances of hearing loss are exactly alike. While it may be beneficial to learn about someone else’s journey with hearing loss, it is important that you […]
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There are other symptoms of a cold that are less common than the well known runny nose. Once in a while, a cold can move into one or both ears, but you rarely hear about those. This form of cold can be more risky than a common cold and shouldn’t ever be neglected. What does […]
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So, so many family get-togethers. It likely feels like you’re meeting or reuniting with every relative you have, every weekend, during the holidays. The holiday season can be enjoyable (and also challenging) for this reason. Typically, this type of annual catching up is something that’s easy to look forward to. You get to check in […]
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If you have a partner with untreated hearing loss, you know that getting their attention can be… a struggle. Their name is the first thing you try saying. “Greg”, you say, but you used a standard, inside volume level, so you get nothing. You try raising your volume and saying Greg’s name again but he […]
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Imagine taking a cruise and instantly getting seasick. That would really spoil an enjoyable day. And there’s always that adjustment period when you get back on land where you can still feel the sway of the ship beneath your feet. What if you felt this way all of the time? That’s what having some balance […]
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Most people recognize the common causes of hearing loss, but some chemicals can also cause hearing loss which can come as a surprise. Groups that are at risk include automotive workers, plastics, textiles, metal fabrication, and petroleum. Knowing what these hazardous chemicals are and what safeguards you should take can help preserve your quality of […]
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It’s difficult to believe but most people have gone more than ten years without having a hearing test. Harper is one of them. She schedules a checkup and cleaning with her dentist every six months and she shows up dutifully for her yearly medical exam. She even gets her timing belt changed every 6000 miles! […]
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