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Simply put, hearing loss is a reduction in your ability to hear. Impaired hearing makes hearing and understanding speech and other sounds difficult. Hearing loss affects anyone at any age. The statistics regarding hearing loss are eye-opening: 5 million individuals in the United States report some degree of hearing loss. Fifty percent of adults over… Continue reading The Do’s And Don’ts Of Hearing Loss

As Valentine’s day approaches, we get ready to shower our loved one with flowers, cards, and candy. It is a particular time for you to tell others how much you love them. However, relationships can be challenging and can pose a tremendous obstacle for couples who face a loss of vision, hearing, or both. Although… Continue reading Advice From Couples Who Are Successfully Managing Sensory Loss

Winter is here, and the temperatures are dropping. Along with snow, ice, and low temperatures come excessive earwax production. Earwax is a natural part of your body’s defenses, and by trapping dirt, it cleans and protects your ear while slowing the growth of bacteria. A blockage often occurs when earwax accumulates in your ears or… Continue reading Winter Weather And Excessive Earwax Production

Look at the latest statistics, and you may be surprised to see just how many people are affected by hearing loss. Tens of millions of Americans report some hearing loss, and it is estimated that over 28 million Americans could benefit from hearing aids. Unfortunately, many of those that could benefit, choose not to purchase… Continue reading The Latest Hearing Aid Designs Are Powerful And Discreet

For the millions of Americans affected by tinnitus, there is now new hope for decreasing its severity and improving quality of life thanks to the release of findings from a recent study. Experts estimate that tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is one of the most common health conditions in the United States. This often-frustrating… Continue reading Study Offers New Hope for Managing Tinnitus

Can you imagine reporting to work and being confused about your daily tasks because of difficulties hearing your supervisor at the morning meeting? Better yet, what if you were on a business conference call with an important client and were unable to address his or her concerns appropriately because you simply could not hear? Well,… Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Hearing Loss

“I can’t wait to get to my Spring cleaning,” said no one – ever. It turns out, though, that a good spring cleaning has physical and mental benefits. The elimination of dust and allergen triggers is good for us, and decluttering can be a welcome mental boost. The cleaning part is a pain, but we… Continue reading Spring Cleaning Your Hearing Aids

Hearing loss has become more common than ever with almost 50 million Americans and over 460 million people worldwide diagnosed with hearing impairment. In many cases, the loss is mild or moderate requiring a hearing aid to manage. In other cases, severe cases, a more robust device is needed. This is where cochlear implants come… Continue reading When A Hearing Aid Isn’t Enough

Most hearing aid wearers will know just because you can hear a sound doesn’t mean you can understand it. If you’re out and about while wearing a hearing aid, you can be inundated with a variety of sounds but not know what the sound refers to. This apparent disconnect occurs because while hearing and understanding… Continue reading You Can Hear A Sound, But Can You Actually Understand It?

Caring for your teeth with brushing, flossing, and rinsing is essential for proper oral hygiene. Now you probably know that caring for your teeth is vital for a healthy smile, but it may surprise you to learn that oral cleanliness or lack thereof offers clues to your overall health. If you neglect your teeth, heart… Continue reading Protect Your Hearing By Brushing Your Teeth