How Hearing Loss Happens Sound is a beautiful thing. Too much sound is dangerous. Though you may not notice it right away, it doesn’t take much to cause permanent damage to your hearing. According to dangerousdecibles.org, sounds at or above 85 decibels can permanently hurt your hearing.
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What are Real Ear Measures? Today’s hearing aid technology has more capabilities than ever. Hearing devices are wonderfully flexible. We can even tune most of them to fit the needs of a specific individual. However, when these devices come from the manufacturer, they are set to default
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New Product Upgrades Offer More Options I had the opportunity to spend some time in Miami for a training session with Signia, one of our top providers of exceptional hearing aids. It was a beautiful location to learn about the new Signia Pure Charge&Go model, a rechargeable
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Stop Hearing Loss Before it Starts We all know we’re likely to experience gradual hearing loss as we age. To a certain degree, minor hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process. We use our ears every day, 24/7, so a little wear-and-tear over time
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Low-Frequency Hearing Loss often connects to serious heart-health issues. There may be 16-24 inches between your heart and your ears, but the health of each is closely related. The Global Siemens Headquarters shared studies which said that patients who experienced low-frequency hearing loss also showed signs of
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Is there a connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline? Several studies have indicated that there is a connection between hearing loss, brain function decline, and loss of brain tissue. Brain “shrinkage” occurs as a natural part of aging, but older adults with hearing loss appear to
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Preventing Hearing Loss Related Falls Data abounds that links hearing loss and falling – it’s no longer a secret. Fortunately, most falls can be prevented. Taking steps to prevent these falls is the number one thing that you can do to keep yourself or your loved one
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June is National Safety Month. One often-overlooked component of personal safety is the care we can give to our hearing. The work life and lifestyle choices of your patients will have an impact on hearing health. The good news is that you are likely already aware of
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