Hearing Health Blog

Noise is a ubiquitous factor in our daily lives. Our surroundings—from traffic 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 ideal period to review how to safeguard this important sense. How […]

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Why are women and children sometimes more challenging to hear than men? As proof, maybe you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. Obviously, we are kidding; however, there are lots of reasons why it becomes difficult to hear women’s and children’s voices. […]

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

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Are you finding that you’re regularly having to boost the volume on your television to a louder level than you usually would? Perhaps you frequently request that people repeat what they have said. While these signs may seem like slight aggravations, they could indicate the initial stages of hearing loss. But here’s something you may […]

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The majority of hearing loss is slight at first, and you may not even recognize a change. Typically, it is loved ones who are the first to observe and bring awareness to a person’s hearing trouble. Although children are regularly tested, many adults do not think about scheduling a hearing test like they would for […]

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For parents of infants, learning that their baby has hearing loss will feel overwhelming and disheartening. Infants with hearing loss can do well with early diagnosis and treatment, which is good news. Yes, they can even cultivate language, communication skills, and strong connections with the world around them, resulting in a vibrant, rewarding life! Hearing […]

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While earwax may not be an exciting subject, it has a critical purpose in maintaining the health of your ears. Compared to your teeth, feet, or other body parts that necessitate regular cleaning efforts, earwax usually manages itself. Overly frequent efforts to get rid of it can actually be detrimental. Earwax is not intrinsically harmful, […]

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If a child has trouble comprehending directions, mixes up words with similar pronunciations, or appears disoriented in noisy surroundings, parents might suspect that a hearing issue is to blame. But in some cases, the problem may not be with the ears at all: It could be a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD). Even though […]

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Cochlear implants can offer a whole new level of sound and communication when hearing aids are insufficient. These small, surgically implanted devices are designed for people with moderate to profound hearing loss who still strain to understand speech, even with hearing aids. So, who can benefit from a cochlear implant, and how do you know […]

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