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No Bones About It: Osteoporosis May Nearly Double Risk of Sudden Hearing Loss

Posted on November 1, 2018 by admin

What does osteoporosis, a potentially debilitating disease affecting some 10 million Americans and 2 million Canadians, have in common with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, dementia, and other selected conditions? It can go hand in hand...

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Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Turn the Music Up, Dude — But Not Past 85 Decibels

Posted on October 15, 2018 by The Hearing Center

You probably use your tablet or smartphone often to stream music, TV shows, or movies. In fact, many websites these days auto-play videos regardless of whether you want them to. Smartphones, tablets, and other types of portable music players (PMPs)...

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Posted in Hearing, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks

Myth Busting: 5 Facts About Your Hearing Health

Posted on October 4, 2018 by The Hearing Center

Is hearing loss an isolated issue that doesn’t affect my overall health? Can a simple sound amplifier take the place of hearing aids? Is there nothing I can do about that ringing in my ears? Nearly all hearing problems can...

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Posted in Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, TinnitusTagged Hearing Facts, Hearing Protection, Myth, Ringing in Ears

5 Tips to Increase Holiday Cheer Without Straining Your Ears

Posted on October 4, 2018 by The Hearing Center

Fireworks, lawn mowers, air shows, outdoor concerts, and barking dogs are just a few of the reasons most of us consider summer to be the noisiest time of year. What we might not realize is that winter provides its own...

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Posted in Hearing Health, Hearing Protection, Tips & TricksTagged Communication Tips, Hearing loss, Holidays, Protect Your Hearing

6 Gift Ideas for Loved Ones With Hearing Loss

Posted on October 4, 2018 by The Hearing Center

This year give your loved ones the gift of accessibility! We’ve put together a list of six tech gadgets that will help someone with hearing loss gain fuller access to their world.   Hearable What are hearables? They’re any wireless...

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Posted in Hearing Aids, Holidays, News, TechnologyTagged Accessibility Options, Gift Giving, Hearing Aids, Hearing loss, Holiday Gifts, Latest Technology

Is Weight Connected to Hearing Loss?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by The Hearing Center

Studies about weight often concern its relation to overall health. Common connections include weight and the risk for or prevalence of heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea, to name a few. One topic that doesn’t get as much attention is...

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Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health, Hearing LossTagged comorbidity, Hearing Health, Hearing loss, hearing loss prevention

Putting Off That Hearing Test? Here’s Another Reason to Hear Your Best!

Posted on September 15, 2018 by The Hearing Center

It’s no surprise that getting hearing help can make communicating and connecting with the world around you so much easier, but did you know that using hearing aids might also have a hand in cutting down emergency-room visits and hospital...

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Posted in Hearing Aids, News

How Are Smoking and Hearing Loss Related?

Posted on September 1, 2018 by The Hearing Center

The connection between smoking and heart disease, cancer, and respiratory problems gets all the attention, but the effects of smoking on hearing have long been known. If you’re one of the 40 million U.S. adults who smokes cigarettes — or...

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Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health

Hitting the Water? Don’t Forget These Little Gems for Ear Protection!

Posted on August 15, 2018 by The Hearing Center

You’ve packed the swimsuits, floats, safety vests, caps, goggles, kids, and snacks for a summer afternoon at the lake or neighborhood pool, but what about the earplugs? These small accessories can make a big difference in keeping the good times...

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Posted in Hearing Health, Hearing Protection

Are Balance Problems Related to Hearing Loss?

Posted on August 1, 2018 by The Hearing Center

It’s common for people with hearing loss to have balance issues, and vice versa. This phenomenon might even affect you or a loved one. Do they occur together as a coincidence, or are hearing and balance actually related? It turns...

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Posted in Balance, Disorders, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

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