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What Are Alerting Devices And How Can They Help People With Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss can cause you to be less aware of your environment, which is a safety issue. Luckily, there are great solutions to ensure that your safety is not at risk. Alerting devices can let you know what is happening in your home, for instance a caller at the door, activated smoke alarm or alarm […]

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Should You Buy Over-The-Counter Hearings Aids Online After The FDA’s Ruling?

In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposal to allow certain hearing aids to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription and without a hearing evaluation. The purpose of the bill was to increase access and lower the costs of getting hearing help. On August 16th, 2022, the FDA released their final […]

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How Hearing Loss Can Affect Relationships And How To Minimize Its Impact

Over the course of more than 75 years of studying happiness in adults, a Harvard study has revealed the “key” to happiness. The study determined that the strength and depth of the relationships in our lives determines our health and happiness levels. Why am I bringing this up as an audiologist? A key component to […]

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October Is National Audiology Awareness Month! Here are 10 Fun Facts About Audiology And Hearing

On the occasion of Audiology Awareness Month in October, we’ve collected 10 interesting facts about audiology and hearing that you might not be aware of! 1. 37.5 million American adults have hearing loss According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing. […]

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Diabetes and Hearing Loss: Connection and Tips for Better Hearing Health

It’s commonly known that diabetes can cause kidney and heart problems. But did you know that it can also affect your hearing and sense of balance? Learn more about the connection between hearing loss and diabetes and what you can do for better hearing health. Hearing loss and diabetes are two of America’s most common […]

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Why Protecting Your Hearing Is Important While Exercising

Getting through a workout session is always easier with your favorite playlist. However, as loud noise can damage your hearing, it’s important to reconsider the volume of your music to protect your ears. After all, you probably decided to exercise to make your body healthier in the first place. So if you damage your hearing […]

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