Hearing Health Blog

Do you recall the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetized wristbands that promised to grant instant and substantial pain relief from arthritis and other chronic conditions? Well, you won’t see much of that promoting anymore; in 2008, the creators of the Q-Ray Bracelets were legally obligated to repay customers a maximum of $87 million due […]

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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 about to get their hearing screened and treated. But how are you supposed to get through to someone who denies there is even an issue, […]

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Hearing damage is treacherously sneaky. It creeps up on an individual through the years so slowly you hardly notice, making it easy to deny or ignore. And then, when you finally acknowledge the signs and symptoms, you shrug it off as bothersome and annoying because its true consequences are hidden. For approximately 48 million Americans […]

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You probably don’t associate hearing loss or tinnitus with your favorite rock stars but truth is, these are the negative, not do glamorous, side-effects of all that glory, wealth, and screaming that makes up the life of a rock star. A musician’s hearing is what is most predisposed to damage from the performance of their […]

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You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who put themselves at risk every day for hearing damage. This is especially so when they play in a rock band, regularly attend concerts, or work in a loud environment. However, regular everyday people can be exposed to loud levels of noise too: a power saw can reach […]

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When looking at how hearing aids are now, it’s necessary to compare them with their primitive beginnings two centuries ago. Starting with the ear trumpet, going right through to carbon hearing aids, these devices haven’t always been so streamlined and efficient. Let’s discuss the evolution of hearing aids throughout history. It’s no wonder that all […]

Read More… from A Brief History of Hearing Aids

Advancements in this realm are often prompted by the dedication of scientists who know someone close to them with some degree of hearing loss. As a result, hearing aids have come incredibly far in regards to technological advancement in the past 200 odd years. Alexander Graham Bell’s own wife was deaf, while his mother suffered […]

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Ibuprofen translates to hearing loss? This is the gist of a new study out connecting ibuprofen and hearing loss in women. This popular relief medication that has not been connected to increased levels of hearing loss in people as they age. If you want to do all you can to protect your hearing, refrain from […]

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For individuals with hearing impairment, the holidays represent a stressful time. They may have trouble communicating effectively at parties with their lower levels of hearing. That is why it is so important holiday season to take a closer look at the struggles people with hearing loss go through every year. This article examines how hearing […]

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It’s no secret that hearing aids should be customized to the user. But perhaps you didn’t realize what goes into it. You’ll have to have this done by a certified audiologist. Just as you can’t just fit any lenses into your frames without the help of an ophthalmologist, you’ll have to get your hearing aid […]

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