Hearing Health

Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

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We all love the movies and there is truly nothing like experiencing it in the theater. It’s the big screen, the cushy seats, and the surround sound. However, it’s important to be cautious when attending a movie. Have you ever…
How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing 

How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing 

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Did you know that both smoking and drinking are risk factors for hearing loss? Research shows that smoking and drinking can contribute to the development of hearing loss, one of the most common health issues people live with today. Over…
A Brief History of Hearing Loss

A Brief History of Hearing Loss

Published on Hearing Health, Hearing Loss
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health issue people live with today? Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of hearing loss. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is a pervasive health challenge…
Understanding Tinnitus

Understanding Tinnitus

Published on Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
What is Tinnitus?Tinnitus is the medical term more commonly known by its symptom: ringing in the ears. This “ringing” happens internally without any external noise and can be many different sounds, not only a ringing. Additionally, its presence can…
Q&A About Hearing Loss

Q&A About Hearing Loss

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Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common medical condition that people experience today? Impacting over 48 million people, nearly 1 in 6 people live with some degree of hearing loss. Though it is pervasive, hearing loss…
Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline

Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline

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It is common to experience cognitive decline as we age. In the first few weeks of gestation, the human brain is already building 100 new neurons per minute. Our brains continue to grow and build new neurons amazingly into our…
Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing

Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing

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We are constantly exposed to varying levels of noise as we navigate our daily lives. Some of the sounds that we absorb from daily activities that we participate in can be harmful to hearing health. Learning about noise exposure, how…
Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated

Age-Related Hearing Loss is Often Untreated

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Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that older adults experience. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 65-74 has hearing loss. Additionally, half…
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!

Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!

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What are your plans for the new year? Lots of people intend to change things up in the new year, and the list of resolutions might grow by the day. Whether you plan to get better nutrition, more exercise, longer…