Hearing loss can catch you by surprise, it’s true. But in some cases, hearing problems bypass the sneaking entirely, in favor of a sudden (and often startling), cat-like pounce. It could happen like this: you wake up, drag yourself out of bed, and maybe you don’t detect it until you get out of the shower […]
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No one’s really sure what causes Meniere’s disease. But the effects are hard to dismiss. Some prevalent symptoms of this disorder are vertigo, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. Symptoms of Meniere’s disease appear to come from a buildup of fluid in the inner ear, but researchers aren’t really certain what causes that […]
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Cancer isn’t something you can self-diagnose. But it’s definitely something you may worry about; Is this sore throat caused by allergies or a cold, or is it something more serious? You wouldn’t be the first to lose some sleep with worries like this. The fact is that only a physician will be able to accurately […]
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Want to show how much you care? Truly listen when your loved ones talk to you. But you need to be able to hear in order to really listen. Research demonstrates one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is suffering from hearing loss and millions would benefit from wearing a hearing […]
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There is one component that is the key to making hearing aids economical and that’s the batteries. The cost of replacing them adds up quickly and that makes it one of the biggest financial issues when shopping for hearing aids. Usually the batteries quit at the worst time which is even more distressing. This is […]
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Whether you hear it occasionally or it’s with you all of the time, the ringing of tinnitus can be annoying. There might be a more suitable word than annoying. How about frustrating or makes-you-want-to-bash-your-head-against-the-desk irritating? That noise that you can’t turn off is an issue however you decide to describe it. So what can be […]
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You’ve got a set of new hearing aids. Congratulations, it’s a great start to improving the quality of your life. There is a lot to learn when you buy new technology like modern hearing aids, and that includes the things you shouldn’t do. It’s not a long list with hearing aids, but it is an […]
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Picture hearing loss and most people imagine an elderly person with an old-fashioned hearing aid saying, “What’s that sonny?” That fact is, hearing loss has risen sharply among all age groups and it affects more than just your ability to hear. There are shocking health consequences for people who ignore it. These four alone make […]
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