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How Music Can Strengthen Your Hearing

Hearing loss is one of the most common health issues in modern America, with an estimated 50 million people over the age of 12 experiencing it to some degree. When visiting an audiologist, a diagnosis could be followed by several management strategies. One of the most misunderstood options is music therapy. When utilized to its […]

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OTC Hearing Aids: Frequently Asked Questions

Since becoming available in October 2022, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids have become one of the hottest topics for hearing professionals across the country, as well as millions of people who could potentially benefit from wearing them. Before purchasing OTC hearing aids, or any other hearing device, you should first learn a little more about the […]

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The Pros and Cons of Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries

If you have been diagnosed with a hearing condition, you might be in the market for a hearing aid device. Nowadays, hearing aids are available in a variety of styles to support different requirements and environments. One of the features is a rechargeable battery that can save you money and protect the environment from the […]

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Why Do Balance Disorders Accompany Hearing Loss?

We need a sense for every area of everyday life. We need our taste buds to taste our food and we need our sight to be able to see where we are going. When you start to lose your hearing, it can be difficult to manage because the ears are a lot more complicated than […]

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Does Using A Hearing Aid Weaken Your Real Hearing?

The question of whether or not using a hearing aid weakens your real hearing is actually a very popular one. Those who tend to need extra support without hearing will always have that trick of perception. The short answer to this question is that definitely not, hearing aids will not weaken your real hearing. As […]

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4 Common Myths About Hearing Loss

Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health condition in the United States? It’s true! In fact, nearly 48 million Americans have some form of hearing loss. This number is only going to continue to grow as our population ages. If you are one of the millions of people diagnosed with […]

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6 Facts and Findings You Need to Know About Tinnitus

Tinnitus is one of the most common hearing conditions around; according to the U.S Centers for Disease Control, over 50 million Americans experience the condition. While the vast majority of people affected by tinnitus are over fifty and also have hearing loss, this isn’t always the case.  Tinnitus is also common in younger people because […]

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Whistling Hearing Aids: Causes and Solutions

You’ve been prescribed hearing aids by your audiologist to improve the quality of sounds that you hear, and to make life easier and more comfortable. But now, just as you’ve started to adjust to your hearing aids, you’ve noticed a strange whistling noise coming from them, and it is driving you crazy.  The good news […]

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How Hearing Impacts Balance

It can be hard to imagine that there may be a link between hearing loss and balance, but the fact is that these two things share a link. The reality is that hearing-related issues – and ear health problems for that matter – can impact far more than just your hearing. Believe it or not, […]

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Anxiety, Depression, and Hearing Loss

Often times various health conditions – whether physical or mental – go hand in hand, requiring dual treatment, or at least a plan with consideration of one another. One of the health conditions commonly seen is anxiety, depression and hearing loss. These three can all affect and impact one another in various ways, with ignoring […]