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5 Ways Technology is Transforming Hearing Aids
To learn more about the latest in hearing aid technology and find a hearing care professional, visit this link. (Family Features) Around 37.5 million adults in the United States report some trouble hearing, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....
10 Tips To A Longer Lasting Hearing Aid
Top 10 Tips for Hearing Aids Hearing aids can result in a significantly improved quality of life for individuals that utilize them. However, proper upkeep of these devices are critical to ensuring they last and continue to...
Ear Anatomy and Hearing Loss
Learning Ear Anatomy The ear is a wonderful organ, catching sound waves and transmitting them to your brain. Your ears bring you music, speech, bird songs, sirens and warnings. Hearing allows communication, protects us and brings us beauty - all through a flap of...
Protect Your Hearing at Home
Protect Your Hearing At Home As with other aspects of your health, protecting your hearing from noise induced hearing loss is imperative. You may have safety protocols implemented in your work environment that protect your eardrums from being damaged. At home,...
Itchy Ears? Here Are Some Remedies
Remedies for Itchy Ears It used to be said that if you had burning or itchy ears, it meant someone was talking about you. These days modern medicine is a lot clearer about the causes and remedies of itchy, burning ears. This is usually a simple issue concerning...
The Anatomy of Hearing Loss
The Anatomy of Hearing Loss Hearing Loss and its Anatomy Hearing loss is a condition that affects nearly 50 million Americans, most of whom are over the age of fifty. When analyzing the cause of hearing loss, it is important to note how the ear functions and how...
Health Issues & Untreated Hearing Loss
Health Issues & Untreated Hearing Loss Unattended Hearing Loss Is A Health Problem The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates that around 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. However, only 14% of Americans seek help by...
Hearing Loss in Seniors Can Lead to Late-Life Depression
Hearing Loss in Seniors Can Lead to Late-Life Depression Did you know that hearing loss could greatly affect your quality of life? It is a little known fact that a loss of hearing in seniors can lead to depressive symptoms and or late-life depression. The more severe...
Don’t Let Hearing Loss Put a Damper on Valentine’s Day
Don't Let Hearing Loss Put A Damper On Valentine's Day Some people downplay Valentine's Day as unimportant or trivial but Valentine’s day is a way to celebrate your loved one. But if you suffer from hearing loss, you may feel insecure about spending the evening out...
The Facts on Deafness
The Facts on Deafness More and more people suffer on a yearly basis from the effects of deafness. Roughly 48 million Americans suffer from some level of hearing loss. This equates to around 12 percent of the population. There are many causes of hearing loss - age,...