In the past, we called them “books-on-tape,” a term that feels almost archaic nowadays. With the advent of CDs and, more recently, digital streaming, the term “audiobook” has become the norm, and rightly so. Audiobooks allow you to enjoy literature while on the go without needing to sit down and actually read. Take a modern […]
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Fond memories of a cherished pet is a common experience for many people. Cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and a wide variety of other animals can enrich our lives, and even, in some situations, become close companions. For people who have hearing loss, pets can provide further benefits that improve symptom management and quality of life. […]
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Hearing is an essential part of a professional musician’s living and craft, not only a mere sense. However, many musicians still think that hearing loss is just an inescapable outcome of practicing their craft. This frame of mind, which views hearing damage as an inevitable consequence of the job, is both antiquated and harmful. Fortunately, […]
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Online shopping is a typical thing for the majority of individuals these days. The Internet offers a wide range of products, from household goods to technology and even hearing aids. Purchasing hearing aids online may, at first, seem like a great idea because of the lower price tag and because you don’t need to go […]
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Earplugs can often be a basic and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by disruptive noises. By putting in a pair of earplugs before you go to bed, you can considerably reduce or totally block out sounds that otherwise disrupt your ability to sleep. With an assortment of […]
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We can anticipate some specific health changes as our loved ones age. One of the most common issues they may face is hearing loss. As reported by the National Institutes of Health, around one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 experience some level of hearing loss. This figure goes up significantly […]
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Hearing loss is often seen as an inevitable part of aging, but the truth is that much of it can be prevented. The progressive decline in hearing isn’t simply a outcome of time passing but a consequence of accumulated damage. Permanent hearing loss builds up with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, […]
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Tinnitus is an incredibly prevalent medical condition. Around 20 million individuals regularly suffer from chronic tinnitus so severe that it becomes burdensome. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are a lot more mild and intermittent and are also easier to deal with. Tinnitus occurs when you hear a phantom noise, when […]
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Socializing with friends and family and interacting with co-workers can be negatively influenced by even slight hearing loss, and this also includes everyday tasks like shopping. But transformative changes can be introduced by the use of correctly tuned hearing aids. Top ten reasons to get hearing aids While the chief advantage of hearing aids is […]
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It may seem as if the roots of noise-related hearing loss are functionally well-established. After all, the name itself conveys a fairly direct cause-and-effect relationship. The common understanding is simply that loud sounds damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, resulting in long-term and permanent hearing loss. Though we’ve known this for some time now, […]
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