As our loved ones get older, certain changes in their health can be expected. One of the most common problems they may face is hearing loss. As reported by the National Institutes of Health, around one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 experience some level of hearing loss. And for people […]
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Most people think that as they get older hearing loss will be inevitable. In truth, damage from recurring exposure to loud noise is also a major factor. Every exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, adds up over time, resulting in permanent hearing loss. Alarmingly, this issue […]
Tinnitus is an incredibly common medical condition. Tinnitus can become so extreme that it becomes a burden to live with for about 20 million people worldwide. This doesn’t even count the more common forms of tinnitus, which for most individuals can come and go without causing a major impact on their quality of life. Tinnitus […]
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Socializing with friends and family and communicating with co-workers can be negatively impacted by even mild hearing loss, and this also includes day-to-day activities like shopping. However, the benefits of well-calibrated hearing aids can lead to transformative changes. Top ten reasons to invest in hearing aids Although enhancing hearing is the evident and primary advantage […]
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The underlying basis of noise-related hearing loss may seem well-understood. After all, the name itself suggests a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. Our basic understanding is that irreversible hearing damage is a result of exposure to overly loud sound over a long period of time. Though we’ve known this for some time now, we haven’t completely […]
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It can be really aggravating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. While your instinct may lead you to use your finger or a little object to scratch the itch, it is critical to understand the underlying cause first. Identifying the root cause of your ear itch will help you determine the safest and most […]
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Everybody loves the concept of a miracle cure that helps increase your lifespan. In fact, a quick internet search will probably return thousands of such miracle remedies (if not more), each promising to help you live longer if you employ one simple trick. The healthcare community doesn’t endorse the vast majority of these alleged cures […]
If you haven’t had a hearing exam since you were in grade school, you’re not alone, it’s often not part of a regular adult physical, and, regrettably, we tend to treat hearing reactively rather than proactively. Fortunately, a professional hearing specialist can uncover a wealth of information from a hearing test which can be used […]
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In our youth, food choices usually revolved around taste and instant gratification, with little consideration for long-term health implications. However, as adults, we’ve come to know that what we eat profoundly impacts our well-being in unexpected ways. One surprising way poor nutrition can have negative consequences, according to recent research, is its impact on hearing […]
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From sporting events to family gatherings to fireworks shows to motorcycle rides, summer is filled with enjoyable activities. Most of these activities are perfectly safe and healthy, but there are some that 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 […]
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