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Comprehending Hearing Loss During Pregnancy

Sure, pregnancy is awesome and wonderful. But in terms of how it can make you feel, it can be pretty unpleasant, at least in some cases. There are all sorts of strange side effects, including morning sickness, health challenges, and changes to your body. None of this takes away from the delight of being a […]

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The Danger of Falls and How Hearing Aids Can Help

Kids have a tendency to fall on a daily basis. Wiping out on your bicycle? Not unusual. Stumbling over your own feet while you’re running outside? Happens every day. It’s not really a concern because, well, kids are kind of limber. They bounce back pretty easily. The same cannot be said as you get older. […]

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Diving into the Nature of Selective Hearing

The only one thing that you asked for was for the trash to be taken out. A little while later you discover your partner failed to do it. When you ask why it didn’t get done, your partner replies “I never heard you ask me”. Curious how that works, how your partner didn’t hear the […]

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These Environmental Allergies Can Wreak Havoc on Your Sinuses

You know those typical cold symptoms? Common things like a runny nose, sneezing, fever, and coughing. The cold virus itself isn’t the cause of most of these symptoms, as it happens. Instead, these symptoms are a by-product of your immune response. It may sound strange, but your immune system produces a fever to safeguard you […]

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4 Ways Hearing Loss Can Impact Your Overall Health

Aging is one of the most common indicators of hearing loss, and let’s face it, try as we may, we can’t escape aging. Sure, dyeing your hair may make you look younger, but it doesn’t really change your age. But you may not be aware that a number of treatable health conditions have also been […]

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Tinnitus: The Invisible Condition with a Big Impact

In the movies, invisibility is a powerful power. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, often, achieve the impossible. Invisible health disorders, regrettably, are equally as potent and much less fun. As an illustration, tinnitus is a very common hearing […]

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The Synergy of Hearing Aids and AI

When someone mentions artificial intelligence (AI), it may arouse thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get used to. With regard to hearing aids, this is especially true. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely increase the volume of sounds around you. […]

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Stay Tuned in to the Sounds of Life by Getting Regular Hearing Exams

Hearing loss is often a gradual process, making it easy to disregard the subtle changes in your ability to hear sounds. Although children are regularly tested, the majority of adults don’t even consider scheduling a hearing exam like they would their vision. So why should your hearing be any less critical than your vision? It’s […]

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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty – What is it?

Have you ever dreamed you were in a spelling bee back in school? Everyone but you and one other person is out of the competition. And when the judges give you your word, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, you’re stunned. And no amount of practice could have readied you for this one. That’s one hard word to spell (even […]

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Could Earbuds be Harming Your Ears?

Have you ever lost your earbuds? (Or, maybe, inadvertently left them in the pocket of a pullover that went through the laundry?) Now it’s so boring going for a jog in the morning. Your commute or bus ride is dreary and dull. And the sound quality of your virtual meetings suffers significantly. The old saying […]

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