It’s generally unclear what’s triggering tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing in your ears). But one thing we know for sure is that if you have hearing loss your chance of developing tinnitus rises. According to HLAA up to 90 percent of individuals who have tinnitus also have hearing loss. As you most likely realize, your […]
It’s likely that you’ve already noticed that you don’t hear as well as you used to. Normally, we don’t even realize that our choices are negatively impacting our hearing. With a few simple lifestyle changes, many kinds of hearing loss can be prevented. Let’s look at six unexpected secrets that will help you preserve your […]
Everything from a cold to dry air to allergies or even tonsillitis can cause the incredibly common symptom of a sore throat. The question is: How can you tell when it’s time to call us for an appointment or if you just need to turn on your humidifier? There can be significant repercussions if you […]
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New research has revealed a strong connection between hearing loss and mental health. Besides this connection, both disorders have something else in common – health professionals and patients often fail to acknowledge and treat them. For millions of people who are looking for solutions to mental health problems, recognizing this connection could lead to potential […]
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Each year, around 2 million workplace injuries are documented. When you think of on-the-job injuries, you may think of flying objects or a hand pulled into a piece of machinery at a factory. But there is a much more pernicious on-the-job injury that is even more common and frequently overlooked. It sneaks up on people […]
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We often consider snoring as not much of a big deal, annoying at worst. But there’s a potentially dangerous disorder called sleep apnea which commonly has snoring as a symptom. Sleep apnea is a disorder that obstructs the air passages. Still feeling exhausted even after a good night’s sleep is common for people with sleep […]
There is one component that is the key to making hearing aids economical and that’s the batteries. The cost of replacing them adds up quickly and that makes it one of the biggest financial issues when shopping for hearing aids. Usually the batteries quit at the worst time which is even more distressing. This is […]
Whether you hear it occasionally or it’s with you all of the time, the ringing of tinnitus can be annoying. There might be a more suitable word than annoying. How about frustrating or makes-you-want-to-bash-your-head-against-the-desk irritating? That noise that you can’t turn off is an issue however you decide to describe it. So what can be […]
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You’ve got a set of new hearing aids. Congratulations, it’s a great start to improving the quality of your life. There is a lot to learn when you buy new technology like modern hearing aids, and that includes the things you shouldn’t do. It’s not a long list with hearing aids, but it is an […]
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Picture hearing loss and most people imagine an elderly person with an old-fashioned hearing aid saying, “What’s that sonny?” That fact is, hearing loss has risen sharply among all age groups and it affects more than just your ability to hear. There are shocking health consequences for people who ignore it. These four alone make […]