While it could be true that older hearing aids are better than no hearing aids, chances are what small advantage you get from them comes at a cost. Within the last few years, hearing aid technology has made considerable progress. A decade ago many of the features of current hearing aids weren’t even on the […]
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Assistive listening devices and hearing aids can be used to treat the prevalent condition of hearing loss. However, hearing loss frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of separation in those who have hearing loss. It can also cause a breakdown in personal and professional relationships, which itself […]
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We used to call them books-on-tape, way back when. Of course, that was long before CDs, much less digital streaming. Nowadays, people refer to them as audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s a bit like when you […]
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Do you recall the old tale about Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you probably heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (you should eat apples because they’re good for you and that’s the moral of the story). Actually, that isn’t the whole reality. The authentic Johnny Appleseed […]
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Have you ever had your vehicle break down in the middle of the highway? That really stinks! You have to pull your car off the road. Then you likely pop your hood and have a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite the fact that you have no understanding […]
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When it comes to history, there are three different types of individuals: those who are really interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes glaze over and they start to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who believe that aliens are responsible for history. Aliens aren’t responsible for the history of hearing aids. […]
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Even if you have an active, healthy lifestyle, you could experience hearing loss and certain cognitive challenges as you age. And a strong connection between the two has been observed by scientists which should never be ignored. So keep that hearing aid turned on. Depression is two times as likely in people who are dealing […]
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We’ve all experienced that itch that seemed impossible to reach. You might think about this in a couple of different ways: The first thing you might think of is that bucket list item you just never seem to get done. Or, if you’re a little less of a romantic, you consider that spot on your […]
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Musicians rock. They bring so much joy to our lives with their performances. But music is so much more powerful when it’s loud, and that can be a hearing hazard. Since musicians expose themselves to loud music on a daily basis, their hearing is at greater risk of being harmed. Whether your living depends on […]
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Hearing loss is challenging, if not impossible, to self-diagnose. For instance, you can’t actually put your ear next to a speaker and subjectively evaluate what you hear. That means that if you want to know what’s going on with your hearing, you have to get it tested. Now, before you start sweating or fidgeting anxiously, […]
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