Do you have ringing in your ears that’s driving you crazy? Find out what causes tinnitus and whether you might have inherited it. What is tinnitus? A ringing, buzzing, or droning in the ears with no external cause of the sound is a condition called tinnitus. The direct translation of the term tinnitus is “ringing […]
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There are lots of ways to feel younger. But protecting your hearing is one way that is often overlooked. Diet and exercise have been promoted for years as a proven way to increase your lifespan while improving your quality of life. It also helps prevent heart disease, cancer, and promotes weight control. But good hearing […]
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Some activities are just staples of summer: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. As more of these events go back to something resembling normal, the crowds, and the decibel levels, are getting larger. But sometimes this can lead to issues. Because let’s be honest: this isn’t the first outdoor concert that’s caused […]
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You’re probably reminded of your childhood when you’re dealing with a sore throat. Back then, it was easy to manage a sore throat: taking the day off from school and eating plenty of chicken noodle soup. Or perhaps, some lozenges and some Netflix. A sore throat was a fairly typical event when you were a […]
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Hearing loss can be caused by numerous things and is generally incredibly frustrating. Although hearing loss is commonly the result of age or an injury, in some situations, hearing loss may be a symptom of a more serious underlying medical condition. Watch out for these hearing loss red flags There are varieties of red flags […]
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Crackling in your ear? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing sounds in your ear can all be symptoms of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s what you need to know. Do you hear phantom noises like thumping, buzzing, or ringing in your ears? If you have hearing aids, it can mean that they need adjustment or […]
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As we get older we start to have trouble hearing clearly and we typically just accept it as a normal part of the aging process. Maybe we need to ask people to speak up or repeat themselves when they talk. Maybe the volume on our TV keeps going up. We might even notice that we’re […]
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Does it seem as if your hearing aid batteries drain way too quickly? Here are a few surprising reasons that may occur. So how long should the charge on my hearing aid battery go? From 3 to 7 days is the typical time-frame for charge to last. That range is rather wide. So wide, in […]
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In conversation with friends, you like to be polite. You want your clients, co-workers, and manager to see that you’re completely involved when you’re at work. You often find yourself needing family to repeat themselves because it was easier to tune out parts of the discussion that you weren’t able to hear very well. On […]
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There’s that old cliche: it isn’t the heat, it’s the humidity. And that’s no joke. It’s tough to escape oppressive humidity. Activities are less fun when you’re having a hard time breathing through the muggy air. And, it turns out, this very same (wretched) humidity can sometimes bring about an elevated risk of developing a […]
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