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People Who Ride Motorcycles Have a Higher Risk of Hearing Loss

Love of the open road and the thrill of speed are at the top of the list of reasons why individuals love riding motorcycles. But this exciting hobby comes at a high risk of permanent hearing damage for people who ride a lot. An extensive study carried out by a notable German automobile association in […]

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Getting Ready For Your Hearing Exam

Getting Ready For Your Hearing Exam

You’re a pretty busy person, so it’s reasonable that you totally forgot about the hearing exam you have scheduled. Thankfully, you just got that reminder text from the clinic, and you still have time to prepare. So… what should you do? While it might not require an all-night study session like in your academic days, […]

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How to Make Summer Social Activities Easier With Hearing Loss

Summer is synonymous with sunshine, relaxation, and plenty of social events. But enjoying these summer activities can be a real challenge for those who have trouble hearing. Fear not, as with a bit of preparation and thought, you can make sure that your summer experiences are still fun. Get the most out of summer with […]

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Hypertension and Hearing Loss

Hypertension and Hearing Loss

Did you know that high blood pressure can also increase your risk of developing age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss usually begins to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. Your symptoms may advance gradually and be mostly invisible, but this kind of hearing loss is permanent. Usually, it’s the result of many years of […]

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Could Hearing Loss be Making You Forgetful?

Could Hearing Loss be Making You Forgetful?

Your whole life can be impacted by age-related hearing loss. Besides your ability to hear, your professional life, your social life, and even your cognitive clarity can also be impacted. The way your brain functions, including your memory and mood, can be substantially affected by hearing loss. Sometimes, the relationship between hearing loss and cognition […]

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Is Your Environment The Source of Your Tinnitus?

Is Your Environment The Source of Your Tinnitus?

It isn’t unusual for individuals to have ringing in their ears, also known as tinnitus. Some estimates indicate that 10 percent of people have tinnitus at one point or another, making it one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. The condition is experienced as a sound in the ear that isn’t actually […]

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Why Putting Off Hearing Loss Treatment is a Mistake

Between hectic schedules and the distractions of events, it’s all too easy to put off important appointments, such as those with a hearing specialist or for fitting hearing aids. You might not even get around to shopping for hearing aids at all. But hearing loss affects more than only your ears and holding off on […]

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Safeguarding Your Sense of Hearing: 4 Tactics to Protect Your Ears

Our ears are frequently what carry the load of accidental harm from neglect in our hectic daily lives. There are a few common but hazardous practices, like using cotton swabs and ear candling, that will put your hearing health in peril. Below, we delve into four important methods to safeguard your sense of hearing and […]

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What Causes Earwax Accumulation?

What Causes Earwax Accumulation?

You probably don’t give a lot of thought to earwax buildup unless you’re in the process of clearing it out. Nonetheless, comprehending what causes earwax, how it forms, and its purpose is crucial. So why does earwax accumulate? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is composed of a combination of sweat, skin particles, hair, debris, and […]

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Love and Hearing Loss – Couples Strategies for Better Communication

Many aspects of your daily life can be affected by Hearing Loss. Your hobbies, your professional life, and even your love life can be affected by hearing loss, for instance. For couples who are struggling with hearing loss, communication can become tense. Animosity can develop from the increased stress and more frequent quarrels. If ignored, […]

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