Hearing Health Blog

Isn’t pizza fascinating? As long as a few criteria are met, you can adjust toppings, cheese, and sauce, and it’s still a pizza. That’s a lot like hearing loss. But as long as you have a hard time hearing sound, it’s still hearing loss regardless of whether it’s caused by genetic factors, age, blockages, or […]

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When it comes to history, there are three different kinds of individuals: those who find history to be incredibly interesting, individuals who think history is terribly boring, and people who think history is full of aliens. The history of hearing aids isn’t about aliens (sorry not sorry). But the true story is probably pretty weird […]

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Remember when you used to be able to get those gallon buckets of ice cream at the grocery store? As a kid, they were awesome because they promised a whole gallon of ice cream, that’s a lot of frozen custard and high-fructose corn syrup! But as you get older, you start to get a little […]

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When you shower, always remember to clean your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even remember getting that advice as a kid. That’s the sort of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia of youth. But that advice can be […]

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Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you most likely heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around providing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they’re a healthy choice and that’s the moral of the story). Actually, that isn’t the entire reality. The authentic Johnny Appleseed (whose […]

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It’s something a lot of individuals suffer with, but most don’t want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Both partners can feel frustrated by the misunderstandings that are caused by hearing loss. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it a great time to show your love and […]

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Living with hearing loss can be quite an adjustment for you and your loved ones. It can also come with some dangers. What happens if a smoke detector is going off or someone is yelling out your name but you’re unable to hear them? Car noises can signal dangers ahead, but if you have neglected […]

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Musicians rock. They bring so much happiness to our lives with their songs. The downside is that music is nearly always loud, in fact, many people like it better that way. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music frequently, their hearing is at an increased risk of being damaged. As you grow older, you’ll still […]

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Hearing loss can really impact the way you live, even when it’s mild. The way you connect with friends, coworkers, and loved ones can change substantially. Daily tasks like going to the grocery store can grow more difficult. But that doesn’t mean it has to be all doom and gloom. If you utilize a well […]

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Want to take all the joy out of your next family gathering? Start talking about dementia. The subject of dementia can be really frightening and most individuals aren’t going to go out of their way to talk about it. Dementia, which is a degenerative cognitive condition, causes you to lose touch with reality, experience loss […]

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