Last night, did you turn up the volume on your TV? It may be a sign of hearing loss if so. The challenge is… you can’t quite remember. And that’s been occurring more frequently, also. You couldn’t even remember what your new co-worker’s name was when you were at work yesterday. Yes, you just met […]
It’s been a couple of days. There’s still total blockage in your right ear. The last time you remember hearing anything in that direction was yesterday morning. You’re left feeling off balance as your left ear works overtime to compensate. You were hoping it would have cleared up after a good night’s sleep, but that’s […]
When you were 16 and cranked up the radio to full volume, you weren’t thinking about how this could damage your health. You simply enjoyed the music. You had a good time when you were growing up, going to the movies and loud concerts. You could have even chosen a job where loud noise is […]
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We’re observing more examples, on TV and online, of over-the-counter hearing aids. Getting help for hearing loss is supposed to be easier with these instruments. They also maximize the affordability of hearing assistance. But medical experts and even government officials have some serious concerns about some of the repercussions of using over-the-counter hearing aids. Some […]
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At one point or another in your life you’ve most likely heard some ringing in your ears. And that ringing has a name: tinnitus. According to most studies, 15-20% of people experience tinnitus at any given time. Usually, it’s fleeting. But chronic tinnitus, a ringing that won’t go away, can be uncomfortable and disconcerting. The […]
Essential health information is missed by an estimated 43% of patients over the age of 60, according to recent studies. Important information, when it comes to health care, might be missed because of hearing loss. There is a Worldwide Hearing Epidemic Hearing loss is a major issue. Worldwide, a third of people who are 65 […]
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