For many years, our Practice has diligently shared educational facts about how hearing health decisions are intertwined with various medical conditions. Learning the nuances about how hearing loss prevention or loss itself relates to these condition(s) helps raise awareness about reputable research, so sensible decisions regarding your personal treatment plans can be confidently made. Imagine […]
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In some cases, the results of a decision are clearly visible. Driving with a flat tire, as an example, results in tire wear and potential expenses for realignment or a new axle. Ignoring regular oil changes can result in engine failure. Yet, some costs are subtler, with relationships not instantly apparent. However, this lack of […]
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Keep Reading...How Loud is Too Loud: Identifying a Safe Sound Level for Headphones and Music.When you initially consider hearing aids, you might compare them to glasses. Eyeglasses swiftly improve your eyesight, bringing back clear vision. Hearing aids, on the other hand, help improve your ability to hear, but they don’t fully restore hearing to the way it once was. Acknowledging this crucial distinction is vital as you begin to […]
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Keep Reading...Establishing Realistic Goals for Your Hearing AidsFor emergency responders, their sense of hearing is essential. First responders, including paramedics, police, and firefighters, depend on their acute hearing to make swift decisions and react efficiently in chaotic and extreme environments. Furthermore, their occupations often subject them to loud and chaotic scenarios, with the challenge of hearing loss becoming a substantial worry. Their […]
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Keep Reading...The Impact of Hearing Loss on First RespondersMarch’s National Kidney Month is an opportune time to better understand kidney function and hear the facts about how it relates to our auditory system. Did you know your kidneys filter all of your blood up to 25 times daily? Located below the rib cage, on each side of your spine, kidneys are two bean-shaped […]
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Keep Reading...Kidney Disease & Hearing LossAt what point should you think about getting your hearing evaluated? Here are several signs you should get your hearing assessed. Recently, my children expressed discontent with the loud volume of the TV. Do you know what I said to them? I said, “What?!” It was meant to be humerous. But it also wasn’t. The […]
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Keep Reading...How Neglected Hearing Loss Influences MobilityThe utilization of marijuana is currently legal in many states for medical purposes and in several other states for recreational use. Let’s take a look at what characterizes cannabinoids. A specific group of substances that are found in the marijuana or cannabis plant are referred to as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are frequently believed to provide extensive […]
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