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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
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If You’re Over 50, Here’s What You Should Know About Sensorineural Hearing Loss
As we get older our risk for hearing loss increases. While many other factors such as noise exposure, certain illnesses and genetic conditions can make a person more predisposed to hearing loss, aging is one…
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What to Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid
Left untreated, hearing loss has been linked to a number of social-emotional and health-related concerns, including feelings of loneliness, social isolation, anxiety, depression, falls and even dementia. Fortunately, wearing hearing aids can prevent or delay…
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Happy Holiday Sounds to Listen For
There are so many wonderful things about the holidays. Good food, quality time with your loved ones, and so many different sounds to enjoy. If you have untreated hearing loss you might miss out on…
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3 Simple Steps to Store Your Hearing Aids Safely
Your hearing aids represent a hefty investment in terms of both time and money. Because of this, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep them safe and in working order. One of the…
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10 Common Signs of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. It’s also a progressive condition, meaning many people don’t even realize they have it until it has advanced to a stage that isn’t easily treatable. Below…
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What Is a Hearing Aid Fitting?
Do you frequently mishear people, have trouble communicating when background noise is present or experience difficulty hearing the voices of women or children? If so, it’s important to get a hearing test right away. If…
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When to Replace the Batteries in Your Hearing Aids
Is there anything more frustrating than enjoying a night out with friends when your hearing aid batteries die? To avoid getting caught in this predicament, you have to be prepared. Below we review the types…