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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An estimated 50% of people over the age of 75 have some form of hearing loss and that’s why most people think of it as a problem for older people. But in spite of the fact that in younger individuals it’s entirely preventable, studies show that they too are in danger of developing hearing loss. […]
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Nosebleeds are typically little more than a nuisance, especially aggravating because they can surface anytime and anywhere. It can be more than a little embarrassing when a nose bleed occurs in a situation like a first date or family dinner. Usually, those stop pretty quickly, especially if you use a little direct pressure. But under […]
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It’s true, hearing loss can catch you by surprise. But there are times when hearing problems suddenly pounce you like a cat instead of sneaking up on you. Here’s a hypothetical: You get up one morning and go into the shower and when you get out you notice your hearing seems off or different. Muffled, […]
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No one’s really certain what causes Meniere’s disease. But the impacts are hard to ignore. Some common symptoms of this condition are dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. Symptoms of Meniere’s disease seem to stem from an accumulation of fluid in the inner ear, but researchers aren’t really certain what causes that […]
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Want to show how much you care? Truly listen when your loved ones talk to you. But you need to be able to hear in order to really listen. Studies reveal millions of individuals would benefit from using hearing aids because one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have some level […]
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Here comes the sneezing, runny nose, and headaches…..again. Because of that overstuffed feeling behind your cheeks, you can tell it’s likely more than a basic cold, it’s a sinus infection. For individuals who suffer recurring sinus infections (known as Chronic sinusitis), taking sick days home from work, miserable and in bed is a normal experience. […]
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Have you seen the videos on YouTube? A 7-month old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time after being having hearing aids fitted. His smile is enough to bring you tears of joy. You can find countless videos like this online. You feel like you’re part of that special event that the child […]
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Vertigo can hit all of a sudden and knock you off your feet in a hurry. Dizziness and nausea are commonly the first signs of vertigo. But when an extreme bout of vertigo hits, the world around you can become so disorienting that it can be tough to get to a seat. It may be […]
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Heartburn is incredibly common. One study indicates that 60 million Americans experience heartburn every month. Due to this, most individuals disregard their heartburn symptoms as commonplace. And it’s not that big of a problem, when you eat some seriously spicy food, a little heartburn is really normal. But you may want to pay attention when […]
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