We all put things off, routinely talking ourselves out of challenging or uncomfortable chores in favor of something more pleasing or fun. Distractions are all around as we tell ourselves that we will some day get around to whatever we’re presently trying to avoid. Often times, procrastination is relatively harmless. We might desire to clean […]
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Contemporary hearing aids have come a long way; current models are highly effective and contain remarkable digital features, like wireless connectivity, that strongly enhance a person’s ability to hear along with their overall quality of life. But there is still room for improvement. Particularly, in specific instances hearing aids have some trouble with two things: […]
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It’s popular to think of hearing loss as an inevitable problem linked with aging, or, more recently, as a consequence of the younger generation’s constant use of iPods. But the numbers show that the greater problem may be exposure to loud noise at work. In the United States, 22 million workers are exposed to potentially […]
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The adage “you get what you pay for” is definitely true of hearing aids, and though the latest hearing aids are designed to be more effective than ever, they’re not exactly inexpensive, either. The good news is, modern digital hearing aids, while not cheap, ARE becoming more affordable, in the same manner that most consumer […]
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When it’s time to purchase a car, most of us know exactly what to do. We carry out some research, compare options, and compose a list of questions to ask the dealership. We do this so that by the time we’re ready to stop by the dealership, we have an idea of what we’re looking […]
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You’ve more than likely been told that today’s hearing aids are “not your grandfather’s hearing aids,” or that hearing aid technology is light-years ahead of where it used to be, even as recently as 5 to 10 years ago. But what makes today’s technology so much better? And what exactly can modern hearing aids accomplish […]
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You have just concluded your hearing test. The hearing specialist is now coming into the room and provides you with a graph, like the one above, except that it has all of these signs, colors, and lines. This is intended to explain to you the exact, mathematically precise characteristics of your hearing loss, but to […]
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We don’t need to inform you of the symptoms of hearing loss; you already know them all too well. You have a different kind of challenge: persuading someone you care for to get their hearing tested and treated. But exactly how are you expected to get through to someone who denies there is even an […]
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It takes the average person with hearing loss 5 to 7 years before seeking a qualified professional diagnosis, despite the fact that the warning signs of hearing loss are very clear to others. But are those with hearing loss simply too stubborn to get help? No, actually, and for a couple of specific reasons. Perhaps […]
Although many of us remain up to date with our once-a-year physical, dental cleaning, and eye examination, we typically fail to consider the well-being of our hearing. And when our hearing does begin to deteriorate, it comes about so gradually that we hardly notice and neglect to take action. It’s this lack of interaction with […]
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