The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) indicates: Noise may be a problem in your workplace if you: • Hear ringing or humming in your ears when you leave work. • Have to shout to be heard by a coworker an arm’s length away. • Experience temporary hearing loss when leaving work. 1 As a […]
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TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve most likely watched. Babies hearing their mother’s voices for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. In some of these videos, the baby is hesitant initially. When the doctor attempts to place the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. They could cry […]
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Isn’t pizza great? As long as it meets a few basic criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) whatever the toppings, it’s still pizza. That’s similar to hearing loss. As long as you are having difficulty hearing sound, whether it’s caused by an obstruction, age, loud noise, or whatever else, it’s still hearing loss. Stopping the damage […]
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Have you ever awoke after a night’s sleep and heard birds singing a delightful song through your open window? Turns out, there’s a term for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to belt out their favorite melody. The songs of these birds, when they’re […]
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If you’re not very wealthy, a car really isn’t an impulse buy. Which means you will most likely do a great deal of research ahead of time. You look at reviews, you assess prices, and you consider gas mileage. Google is your best friend these days. This amount of research makes sense! You’re about to […]
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The world was very different millions of years ago. This steamy, volcano-laden landscape is where the long-necked Diplacusis roamed. Diplacusis was so big, due to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. Diplacusis is a hearing affliction that causes you […]
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It’s a common first response – denial. Of course, my loved one’s hearing loss isn’t as advanced as it seems. She’s too young to need a hearing aid. Maybe, the both of you have begun to kid around with one another about it. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. You joke […]
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Summer has finally arrived! This summer season offers a lot of fun. But before you hit the beach, the concert, or the backyard cookout, don’t forget to take care of your hearing. When you’re out appreciating summer, remember that your hearing can be damaged by loud noises. So it’s important to take steps to safeguard […]
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Remember when you used to be able to find those gallon buckets of ice cream at the supermarket? An entire gallon of ice cream, yum! But you begin to become more specific in your taste as you mature. You begin opting for the more specialized ice cream: the Haagen-Daaz, the Tillamook, the Ben & Jerry’s. […]
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When you shower, always remember to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe when you were a child you even remember your parents telling you to do it. That’s the type of memory that can take you back to simpler times as you wrap yourself in the nostalgia […]
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