Hearing Health Blog

Millions of years ago, the world was quite a bit different. The long-necked Diplacusis wandered this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so big, thanks to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period is known as Diplodocus. Diplacusis is a hearing affliction that causes […]

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It’s a normal first reaction – denial. My loved one must be simply making it seem like their hearing loss is more severe than it actually is. She’s too young to require a hearing aid. It’s possible, the both of you have begun to joke around with one another about it. Your loved one constantly […]

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Finally, it’s summertime!! This summer season has a lot of fun. But before you go to 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 harmed by loud noises. In the summer you’re much more likely to […]

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Do you remember those gallon buckets of ice cream you used to get at grocery stores? An entire gallon of ice cream, yum! But you start to become more particular in your taste as you get older. Your ice cream preferences get more specialized and you have a tendency to go for your favorite brand. […]

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Don’t forget to wash your ears. It’s difficult not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even remember getting that advice as a child. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that kind of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be pretty helpful. Uncontrolled earwax accumulation […]

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While it could be true that older hearing aids are better than no hearing aids, it’s likely that what small advantage you get from them comes at a cost. Within the last few years, hearing aid technology has made considerable advancements. Ten years ago many of the features of current hearing aids weren’t even on […]

Read More… from When is it Time to Get an Upgraded Hearing Aid?

Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be mitigated simply with the use of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. But hearing loss is often neglected and untreated. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of separation in those who have hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and separation can be […]

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In the past they were known as “books-on-tape”. Naturally, that was long before CDs, much less digital streaming. These days, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, to be honest, is a far better name). With an audiobook, you will listen to the book being read by a narrator. It’s a lot like having someone […]

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Do you recollect the old tale about Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he traveled across the United States, bringing the gift of healthy apples to every community he visited (you should eat apples because they are a healthy choice and that’s the moral of the story). Actually, that’s not […]

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Have you ever had your vehicle break down in the middle of the highway? It’s not an enjoyable situation. Your car has to be safely pulled off the road. Then you likely pop your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? What’s strange is that you do this even if you […]

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