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How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes
Diabetes is an illness that occurs when your blood sugar is too high. If not managed, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cardiovascular problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation and can even be fatal. There are…
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Did You Know October Is Audiology Awareness Month?
Do you enjoy listening to the sounds of leaves crunching under your feet at Heather Farm Park, the crackle of a bonfire or the tweeting of birds? If you have hearing loss, you may not…
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Can a Cold Hurt Your Hearing?
While it is still technically summer until September 22, the prevalence of Halloween decorations and pumpkin spice lattes is a sign that it is unofficially fall. This means cold and flu season is coming. In…
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What You Miss Out on if You Get an OTC Hearing Aid
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are in the news again as regulators are preparing for their arrival. While they boast a lot of great benefits, there are some important points to consider when deciding if you…
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The Link between Osteoporosis & Hearing Loss
An increase in hearing loss has been linked with a number of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and even cognitive decline. A study out of South Korea looked to determine if a brittle bone…
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Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
Not all cases of hearing loss are preventable, but there are ways to lower your risk. Some methods entail protecting your ears from loud noise, while others involve keeping your body healthy in order to…
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Common Hearing Aid Problems
While hearing aids are expertly designed electronic devices, that does not make them impervious to scrutiny. This is especially true when someone is wearing hearing aids for the first time, as they do take some…
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How Hearing Aids Can Improve Speech and Memory
Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million people. Left untreated, this condition can lead to social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety and even cognitive decline. In spite of its prevalence and these risks, only…
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Helping Your Child Through Hearing Loss
When left untreated, pediatric hearing loss can head to issues with language, speech and social development. Whether your child was recently diagnosed with hearing loss or they have been living with this condition for some…
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How Does Hearing Loss Affect the Brain?
Untreated hearing loss comes with a number of side effects, none more serious than its effect on your brain. Research out of John Hopkins found that even mild hearing loss can increase your risk of…