When you are settling in to enjoy the holidays, most people will be meeting with family and friends, both old and new. While this is not a problem for people who have normal levels of hearing, for the hearing impaired it can be a severe inconvenience as well as a medical issue. Throughout this article […]
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In more ways than ever before in history, ear plugs are helping more and more people in their daily lives. This is important because many people are immersed in noisy environments for work or play. Let’s delve into what digital ear plugs are and how they can help you preserve your hearing when in loud […]
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It’s overwhelming when you speculate just how many people suffer from hearing loss? Same thing about diabetes? Well, the numbers are pretty high. A total of 30 million people have diabetes, and 34.5 million people have hearing loss in the United States alone. And turns out, they’re related. Interesting studies done this past year highlight […]
Two hundred years ago, hearing trumpets were the first of their kind in terms of individual sound amplification. Oh how far we’ve come – fast forward to today and we have not only modern hearing aids with state of the art technology but we’ve added hearing loops to the mix. They are becoming popular within […]
The hearing health departments of your local Costco or Walmart may sound like music to your ears because they take a convenient approach to your health but you could be giving up a lot more in return than you think. With more big box stores offering patient services like ear care, more consumers are paying […]
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When you think of automation, you may think of assembly lines or the like. But in the case of hearing aids, where customization is key, 3D printing is where it’s at. The excellent personalization afforded by this growing technology brings customization into the fold. 3D printing, unlike traditional manufacturing practices, is not a cookie-cutter approach […]
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If you are a person that is suffering from hearing loss, then you may want to pay more attention to what is going on with your hearing. You may be aware that hearing loss rarely limits itself to dulling your abilities to pick up sound, but now there is evidence that suggests that hearing loss […]
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While there are proven benefits to foods like fish, dark chocolate, fruits and vegetables you’re your overall health, they also offer extra benefits of improving your hearing health and curbing hearing damage. You may know that hearing health goes down as you age, making you more likely to have hearing damage. But did you know […]
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Nearly everyone admits to removing earwax from their ear canals, whether it has been with a pinky or pieces of paper towel. This vital yet unpleasant part of overall ear health can certainly feel uncomfortable at time, but your ear canal is a very sensitive organ. It should come as no big surprise, then, that […]
Even though many occupations aren’t harmful on the ears as a general rule, such as doctors, lawyers and retail clerks, other occupations pose a significant risk for hearing damage to those who work within these environments. In industries like airport ground crews, the military and mining, loud machinery and equipment are standard in daily operations. […]
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