Your ability to hear is precious – once it’s gone, the likelihood of getting it back in its natural form is not likely. But strangely, the general public tends to disregard hearing loss. In the US alone, one in eight people over the age of 12 suffer from untreated and permanent hearing loss. Protecting your […]
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Spring is finally here! After a long cold winter, it’s terrific to finally open up those windows, take a breath of fresh air… and start to sneeze. Okay, the sneezing part isn’t so enjoyable. But the reality is, it’s allergy season. In general, allergy season goes from March to October each year. Does that mean […]
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Pain is your body’s means of supplying information. It’s an effective strategy though not a really pleasant one. When that megaphone you’re standing near goes too loud, the pain allows you to know that severe ear damage is occurring and you immediately (if you’re wise) cover your ears or remove yourself from that rather loud […]
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Every year over 50,000 individuals are diagnosed with oral cancer (oropharyngeal cancer). And regrettably, oral cancers have a fairly high mortality rate. Most of these individuals are 60 or older old, but not all. The mortality rate is not caused by oral cancer being especially aggressive. Alternatively, these cancers are frequently challenging to treat because […]
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An estimated 50% of people over the age of 75 have some form of hearing loss and that’s why most people think of it as a problem for older people. But in spite of the fact that in younger individuals it’s entirely preventable, studies show that they too are in danger of developing hearing loss. […]
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Nosebleeds are typically little more than a nuisance, especially aggravating because they can surface anytime and anywhere. It can be more than a little embarrassing when a nose bleed occurs in a situation like a first date or family dinner. Usually, those stop pretty quickly, especially if you use a little direct pressure. But under […]
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It’s true, hearing loss can catch you by surprise. But there are times when hearing problems suddenly pounce you like a cat instead of sneaking up on you. Here’s a hypothetical: You get up one morning and go into the shower and when you get out you notice your hearing seems off or different. Muffled, […]
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No one’s really certain what causes Meniere’s disease. But the impacts are hard to ignore. Some common symptoms of this condition are dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. Symptoms of Meniere’s disease seem to stem from an accumulation of fluid in the inner ear, but researchers aren’t really certain what causes that […]
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Want to show how much you care? Truly listen when your loved ones talk to you. But you need to be able to hear in order to really listen. Studies reveal millions of individuals would benefit from using hearing aids because one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have some level […]
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Here comes the sneezing, runny nose, and headaches…..again. Because of that overstuffed feeling behind your cheeks, you can tell it’s likely more than a basic cold, it’s a sinus infection. For individuals who suffer recurring sinus infections (known as Chronic sinusitis), taking sick days home from work, miserable and in bed is a normal experience. […]
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