Hearing Health Blog

Genetic predisposition, aging, and prolonged exposure to loud sound are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes isn’t as widely known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How does diabetes raise your risk of hearing loss? The prevalence of diabetes increases as you […]

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Contrary to popular opinion, winter is fun! Well, if you need to go somewhere, it can certainly be difficult. Or if you don’t have the proper gear (or proper infrastructure). But there are lots of fun things to do in those colder winter months. Don’t believe us? Skiing and sledding aren’t the only enjoyable things […]

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DIY is all the rage these days and everyone likes a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? You can learn to fix that from a YouTube video. A plumber would probably be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing it on your own. At […]

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There are a couple different ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. For anyone on a tight budget, it means “affordability”. On the other hand, it implies low-quality, turning an apparently economical purchase into a not-so-smart choice, epitomized by the saying “You get what you pay for”. Unfortunately, determining whether you’re getting a great […]

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There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Because of this, patients getting cancer treatment will sometimes feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as trivial. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s a pretty important thing to keep in mind. And […]

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Recognizing when you require some medical advice is normally rather easy. You know you need to go to the doctor immediately if you break your leg, for example. You may need a splint or a cast or supportive device, but the thing is that you’re not likely to try “toughing it out”. If you want […]

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Hearing loss is a widespread challenge for older individuals, but does it warrant giving up driving? The response isn’t clear-cut, as driving habits differ among individuals. While hearing loss is a component to consider when operating a vehicle, a skilled driver remains proficient even if they have to lower the volume on the radio. Whether […]

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Have you ever had your internet disappear right as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix movie? You sit there and watch that spinning circle instead of finding out who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Perhaps it’s your modem, might be your router, possibly it’s the internet company, […]

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People are becoming self-dependent more than they ever did. Does your car require some repairs? You can learn how to do that by watching a YouTube video. Want to unclog your sink? YouTube video. Trying to learn cursive writing? YouTube… look, you get the idea. You can discover any information you may want to know […]

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Of course, pregnancy is awesome and wonderful. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be rather uncomfortable, at least sometimes. There’s the morning sickness, the difference in your body, the health hazards, and all kinds of weird side effects. Getting there can be somewhat of a process, but that doesn’t […]

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