Hearing Health Blog

Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be mitigated easily by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Unfortunately, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This can lead to greater depression rates and feelings of separation in those who have hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and separation can be enhanced by […]

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In the past they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s a lot like having somebody read a book aloud to you (okay, […]

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Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you likely heard the story of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around providing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they are good for you and that’s the moral of the story). That’s only partly true. The real Johnny Appleseed (whose real name […]

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Have you ever been in the middle of the road and your car breaks down? It’s not a fun situation. Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you probably open your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite […]

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When it comes to history, there are three distinct types of people: those who are very interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes gloss over and they start to fall asleep when history is mentioned, and people who think that aliens are responsible for history. The history of hearing aids is not about aliens […]

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As we get older, we all know that hearing loss and certain mental health challenges can progress despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And a strong link between the two has been observed by scientists which should never be overlooked. So keep that hearing aid turned on. Depression is two times as likely in individuals who […]

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We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to reach. Alright, there are two ways to think about it: The first thing you might think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you think about that spot on your back […]

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Musicians are cool! Their songs bring us so much enjoyment. But music is a lot more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing risk. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music on a daily basis, their hearing is at an increased risk of being harmed. As you get older, you’ll still want […]

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Self-diagnosing hearing loss is virtually impossible. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear up to a speaker and subjectively calculate what you hear. So getting your hearing tested will be vital in figuring out what’s going on with your hearing. Now, before you start sweating or anxiously fidgeting, it’s significant to mention that most […]

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It’s something lots of individuals cope with, but few want to talk about – hearing loss and its effect on personal relationships. Hearing loss can create communication hurdles that result in misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect opportunity to show your love and appreciation […]

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