The holiday season is filled with sparkling lights, festive decorations, and the warmth of family get-togethers. You forge cherished memories reuniting with siblings while the children and grandchildren sing and play. But it may feel like a real obstacle connecting with these moments if you have hearing loss. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time […]
Scientists still haven’t pinpointed the cause of tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears. However, there is one thing that all hearing specialists agree on, you are more likely to experience tinnitus if you also cope with hearing loss. As you probably know, your age, genetics, and lifestyle can all play a role in […]
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Nosebleeds can happen at the most inconvenient times, like during meetings or at social gatherings, and if that happens regularly, it can be not only inconvenient, it can cause you frustration and worry. For many people, the abrupt onset of a nosebleed can be alarming, especially when there’s no immediate answer as to why it’s […]
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Fatigue can have a wide variety of causes, ranging from a simple sleepless night to respiratory conditions like sleep apnea. But many people are surprised to learn that chronic fatigue and exhaustion can also be a result of something fairly common: hearing loss. That’s at least partially because of the fact that hearing loss usually […]
Autumn brings in its own compelling sounds you don’t want to miss, including the crackling of a warm fire, leaves crunching beneath your feet, and kids laughing and playing. Now imagine how much less enjoyable your fall experience will be if those sounds start to fade away. Fortunately, your autumn experience doesn’t need to be […]
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You might already know that the ears, nose, and throat are all interconnected. All of the passages are connected allowing air to travel freely between them. That’s why you can plug your nose, close your mouth, and “pop” your ears. But air, regrettably, isn’t all that moves between your nose, ears, and throat. So can […]
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Many people feel stress when they think about hearing loss. Facing the idea of not hearing the world as we know it can be intimidating, and for some, fear of hearing loss can prevent them from finding essential help. However, stress about hearing loss doesn’t need to stop you from finding help. Understanding how fear […]
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It might be a surprise to many people that roughly 20% of all ear infections occur in adults. Most people think of ear infections as a childhood ailment, something that impacts primarily young kids. Ear infections are certainly more common in kids but adults do get them too. Ear infections can be particularly unpleasant for […]
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In the past, we called them “books-on-tape,” a term that seems almost archaic nowadays. With the advent of CDs and, more recently, digital streaming, the term “audiobook” has become the standard, and rightly so. Audiobooks allow you to enjoy literature while on the go without having to sit down and actually read. Audiobooks: a modern […]
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Swallowing is a normal and effortless process for most people. However, a condition called dysphagia, or trouble swallowing, is a challenge for about 15 million people in the United States alone. What are the types of dysphagia? Dysphagia is categorized into two primary types, each originating from different parts of the swallowing mechanism. Dysphagia stemming […]
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