Hearing aids are a significant investment, so it is essential to take care of them if you want them to last. Keeping your hearing aids well-maintained can help you continue hearing the world around you, and help you save money in the long run. While a hearing care professional should do the heavy-duty maintenance, there […]
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Tips for Communicating with a Face Mask
Being deaf or hard of hearing can be challenging. Unfortunately, the current COVID-19 situation can make it harder for a person with impaired hearing to communicate with others, and for others to communicate with them. While we all need to wear a face-covering to help stop the spread, many new challenges are being faced for […]
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Earwax Facts: What There is to Know About Cerumen
Earwax is usually not a popular subject with many people, but this waxy substance plays an important role. Also known as cerumen, earwax is produced by the sebaceous gland in the ear canal and helps lubricate, clean, and protect the lining of the ear canal. Earwax helps trap dirt, dust, and other debris from reaching […]
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Do I Need to Have My Hearing Checked Annually?
Hearing loss is a common condition in this country, and the aging process is not always the cause. Unfortunately, having the ability to hear is something that many take for granted, and many do not realize until it is too late. This is why it is essential to take care of our ears. To do […]
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The Basics of Hearing Aid Batteries
There is a lot to know about hearing aids, and if you want to have the best user experience possible, you must learn as much as you can about your device. If you already wear hearing aids or plan on getting a pair soon, knowing the facts behind this delicate piece of technology can help […]
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What Herbs are Good for Hearing Loss?
Unfortunately, it is natural for us to lose our hearing as we age. The deterioration of your ability to hear occurs gradually throughout the years, and it happens at such a pace it makes it difficult for anyone to notice. Typically a person does not see this progression until it affects their lives, and even […]
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The Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss
As we get older, our ability to hear can slowly decline throughout the years, and while no one likes this fact, many us of realize that is one of the many realities we may face as we age. Besides hearing loss occurring from aging, noise-induced hearing loss is also common. Once again, we may not […]
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Balance Disorder Exercises: Exercises for the Inner Ear
Keeping your balance is essential in life, and this can apply in many different ways. However, a person’s ability to stay balanced, physically, is often looked over. Until that is when they start to lose it, losing your balance can be quite an awful experience, and it usually takes a situation such as experiencing constant […]
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Spring Hearing Tips: How to Protect Your Ears from the Sounds of Spring
Spring has sprung, and while it may not feel like it at the current moment, warmer days are ahead. While this may seem difficult to imagine, normal life will eventually resume. Luckily, there’s nothing wrong with going outside to enjoy the weather and getting some exercise (as long as you are keeping some distance of […]
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Top Tips for Dealing with Earaches
Every day millions of people experience painful discomfort known as earaches. Earaches can happen if there is swelling in the ear, commonly caused by infection. Studies have shown that earaches affect children much more than adults. Sufferers have reported symptoms that range from a dull ache to total disorientation. The common issues that can cause […]