Hearing Health Blog

Acoustic interference is an unavoidable element of modern life. Our surroundings—from commute sounds and lawnmowers to music via earbuds—is increasingly loud. Such loud conditions can negatively impact your hearing if awareness is lacking. As October marks National Protect Your Hearing Month, it serves as an excellent period to review how to safeguard this important sense. […]

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Why are women and children sometimes harder to hear than men? As proof, perhaps you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. That’s a joke, but it is fairly common for individuals to struggle to hear the voices of women and children. Let’s […]

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For people who experience tinnitus, air travel can be a source of stress, as the flight may exacerbate their ear discomfort, enhancing the usual pre-trip anxieties about getting to their final destination. The loud cabin noise, changing air pressure, and tension related to air travel can all contribute to more intense or bothersome tinnitus. Fortunately, […]

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Autumn is one of the best times of the year. Imagine yourself settling back and enjoying the sounds– kids laughing on Halloween, the leaves crunching as you walk, the fire crackling, and your family around the table at Thanksgiving. Now picture a situation where you are unable to hear those sounds or they are dulled. […]

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Are you finding that you’re consistently having to increase the volume on your television to a louder level than you normally would? Or perhaps you’re frequently asking people to repeat what they said. Even though these signs may seem to be minor inconveniences, they could be early indicators of hearing loss. But here’s something you […]

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Hearing loss frequently starts out with slight, almost unperceivable changes that can be easy to overlook. Often, it is loved ones who are the first to recognize and bring attention to a person’s hearing problem. While hearing tests are a regular part of childhood, many adults tend to overlook this crucial checkup, unlike routine eye […]

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For parents of infants, learning that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and disheartening. But the bright side is: With early detection and treatment, infants with hearing loss can thrive. Yes, they can even cultivate language, communication skills, and strong connections with the world around them, leading to a dynamic, rewarding life! Two […]

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While earwax may not be a thrilling subject, it serves a critical purpose in maintaining the health of your ears. As opposed to other bodily areas, including your teeth, feet, or skin, which require regular maintenance to stay clean, earwax is generally self-sufficient and doesn’t demand frequent attention. Overly frequent attempts to get rid of […]

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When a child struggles to follow instructions, confuses words that have very similar sounds, or seems distracted in noisy setting, parents may wonder if hearing loss is the issue. However, in some circumstances, the problem may not lie with the ears themselves, but rather with a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD), which affects the […]

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Cochlear implants can provide a whole new level of sound and communication when hearing aids are not enough. These small, surgically implanted devices are made for individuals with moderate to extreme hearing loss who still strain to understand speech, even with hearing aids. So, who can benefit from a cochlear implant, and how do you […]

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