Hearing Health Blog

In the past they were known as “books-on-tape”. Naturally, that was long before CDs, much less digital streaming. These days, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you will listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s a lot like having someone […]

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Do you recollect the old tale about Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he traveled across the United States, bringing the gift of healthy apples to every community he visited (you should eat apples because they are a healthy choice and that’s the moral of the story). Actually, that’s not […]

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Have you ever had your vehicle break down in the middle of the highway? It’s not an enjoyable situation. Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. Then you likely pop your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s strange is that you do this even if you […]

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There are three sorts of people out there: those who are very interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes gloss over and they start to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who believe that aliens are responsible for history. The history of hearing aids is not about aliens (sorry not sorry). But […]

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Even if you have an active, healthy lifestyle, you could develop hearing loss and specific cognitive concerns as you get older. And a strong link between the two has been recognized by scientists which should never be overlooked. So keep that hearing aid turned on. People with neglected hearing loss are twice as likely to […]

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Have you ever had an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? Okay, there are two ways to consider it: The first thing you might think about is that bucket list item you just never seem to get to. Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you consider that spot on your back that […]

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Musicians rock. Their shows bring us so much happiness. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing risk. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at greater risk of being damaged. Whether your income relies on music or not, you’ll still want to […]

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Self-diagnosing hearing loss is pretty much impossible. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. So getting a hearing test will be crucial in understanding what’s happening with your hearing. Now, before you begin sweating or fidgeting anxiously, it’s significant to mention that most hearing […]

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It’s something lots of people cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its impact on personal relationships. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are created by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner isn’t it the perfect time to express your love and appreciation for […]

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Have you ever bought one of those “one size fits all” t-shirts only to be dismayed (and surprised) when the shirt doesn’t, in fact, fit as advertised? That’s truly aggravating. There aren’t really very many “one size fits all” with anything in the real world. That’s a fact with t-shirts and it’s also true with […]

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