Many people know tinnitus as the infamous “ringing in the ears.” In reality, tinnitus can sound like many things. People experience a range of sounds with tinnitus, from ringing to buzzing, hissing, whistling, and more. When you experience tinnitus, or… Read More
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Your First Audiology Appointment: What to Expect
Maybe you developed some recent concerns about your hearing, or you decided that taking a holistic approach to your health should include getting regular checkups for your ears. Either way, if you’ve never been to an audiologist before, you might… Read More
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Hearing Aids vs. Assistive Listening Devices
If you have been confused by the difference between a hearing aid and assistive listening device, or ALD, it could be because people have made the mistake of using the terms interchangeably. But there are some key differences between these… Read More
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How You Can Protect Your Hearing During the Winter
This winter, with temperatures dropping sometimes into the single digits, cold weather health and safety has been more important than ever. But as you may know, it is just as important to protect your ears while you are bundling up… Read More
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3 Reasons Your Child Should See an Audiologist
Hearing plays a major role in a child’s ability to communicate, fully participate in social interactions, grasp concepts in school, and enjoy most types of entertainment. Of course, it’s possible to enjoy a full life with hearing loss but it’s… Read More
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Can High Humidity Affect Your Hearing Aids?
Your hearing aid allows you to experience the world through the sounds you miss out on with hearing loss. Naturally, you will be wearing your hearing aids through your day-to-day life, which can be unpredictable at times. Sometimes, weather or… Read More
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Can Osteoporosis Impact Your Hearing Health?
Most of us expect to have things change as we age: an increase in medical issues, a decrease in our ability to move freely and comfortably, and diminishing hearing and eyesight. There are many health conditions that have long been… Read More
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6 Indicators That It’s Time For a Hearing Test
Hearing loss is mostly associated with aging, but it’s actually an incredibly common condition among people of many age groups. In fact, there are multiple types of hearing loss that can concern anyone from young adults to the elderly. When… Read More
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Three Things Everyone Should Know About Ear Wax
Have you always thought of earwax as gross? You’re in good company, but it’s important to note that your earwax is a necessary part of your body and contributes to good ear health. While there are times when earwax can… Read More