When people are at an age where they are still working, their job is often a huge part of their self-worth. They base their self-image on what kind of job they have, what position they hold, and how much they make. What’s the first thing you think when somebody asks, “So what do you do”? […]
Did you know that age-related hearing impairment affects roughly one out of three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 (and roughly half of them are over 75)? But even though so many people are impacted by hearing loss, 70% of them have never used hearing aids and for people under 69, that number […]
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Vertigo can hit all of a sudden and knock you off your feet quickly. Dizziness and nausea are often the first symptoms of vertigo. But extreme vertigo can confuse the world to such a degree that it’s challenging to make your way from your bed to the couch. It may be tempting to instinctively blame […]
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Everybody around you celebrates when the weather changes and the sun begins to shine. But for you, thanks to the runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes of your seasonal allergies, it’s not so fun. Here’s the good news, getting back to doing the things you love is a simple matter of treating your allergies. There […]
If you’re not treating your symptoms correctly, hearing loss can hospitalize you. You may think that this is a bit of an exaggeration. Most individuals think of hearing loss as an inconvenience that makes it hard to hear the TV or what someone is saying at worst But new research is sounding an alarm over […]
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It’s generally unclear what’s triggering tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing in your ears). But one thing we know for sure is that if you have hearing loss your chance of developing tinnitus rises. According to HLAA up to 90 percent of individuals who have tinnitus also have hearing loss. As you most likely realize, your […]
It’s likely that you’ve already noticed that you don’t hear as well as you used to. Normally, we don’t even realize that our choices are negatively impacting our hearing. With a few simple lifestyle changes, many kinds of hearing loss can be prevented. Let’s look at six unexpected secrets that will help you preserve your […]
Everything from a cold to dry air to allergies or even tonsillitis can cause the incredibly common symptom of a sore throat. The question is: How can you tell when it’s time to call us for an appointment or if you just need to turn on your humidifier? There can be significant repercussions if you […]
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New research has revealed a strong connection between hearing loss and mental health. Besides this connection, both disorders have something else in common – health professionals and patients often fail to acknowledge and treat them. For millions of people who are looking for solutions to mental health problems, recognizing this connection could lead to potential […]
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Each year, around 2 million workplace injuries are documented. When you think of on-the-job injuries, you may think of flying objects or a hand pulled into a piece of machinery at a factory. But there is a much more pernicious on-the-job injury that is even more common and frequently overlooked. It sneaks up on people […]
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