Hearing Health Blog

When you take a shower, always remember to wash your ears. Whenever you say that, you unavoidably use your “parent voice”. Perhaps when you were a kid you even recall your parents telling you to do it. That’s the type of memory that can remind you of simpler times as you wrap yourself in the […]

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Are you familiar with what a cyborg is? You most likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly utilized to comment on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem extremely bizarre. But the reality is that, technically, anyone who […]

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You go out of your way to make sure your hearing aids are well taken care of. When you go to bed, you always put them comfortably on the charger and you clean them daily. Suddenly and distressingly, your hearing aids aren’t working the way they used to. There are several things you can do […]

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If you’re still using your older hearing aids, they may be better than no hearing aids, but they also may be costing you in some ways. Hearing aid technology has progressed a great deal in the last few years! Ten years ago many of the features of modern hearing aids weren’t even in development, going […]

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Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be alleviated simply by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. But hearing loss is frequently ignored and untreated. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of isolation in those with hearing loss. And these feelings of depression and isolation can be increased by the […]

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In the past they were known as “books-on-tape”. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs let alone streaming services. Nowadays, people call them audiobooks (which, we won’t lie, is a far better name). An audiobook gives you the ability to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s a bit like when you […]

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Remember the old story of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he migrated across the US, bringing the gift of nourishing apples to every community he visited (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). That’s only somewhat accurate. At the end of […]

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Have you ever had your car break down in the middle of the road? That really stinks! Your car has to be safely pulled to the side of the road. Then you likely pop your hood and take a look at the engine. Who knows why? Humorously, you still do this despite the fact that […]

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When it comes to history, there are three distinct types of individuals: those who are really interested and fascinated by history, those whose eyes glaze over and they start to fall asleep when history is discussed, and people who believe that aliens are responsible for history. Aliens aren’t behind the history of hearing aids. But […]

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As we age, we all recognize that hearing loss and certain mental health challenges can progress despite a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have discovered a strong link between the two that shouldn’t be ignored and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. Depression is two times as likely in individuals […]

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