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Sound Level Measurements
In the world of Audiology, it is great to see our patients, family, and friends beginning to pay attention to hearing healthย and protecting their ears for the future. With technology getting more and more advanced,…
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Presbycusis: Say What?!
From the American Academy of Audiology One in three people older than age 60 have hearing loss; one in two people older than age 85 have hearing loss.[1] Hearing loss related to age is called…
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Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Devices
In recent years, consumers have increasingly taken charge of their health and options for medical treatment, which includes bypassing traditional routes of care. We now have the ability to purchase glasses, contacts, invisalign-type braces, even…
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Online Hearing Tests
There is no shortage of information regarding your hearing health and hearing aids on the internet. You may even see advertisements for online hearing tests. Online hearing tests should be considered a screening tool used…
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Nutrition and Hearing
Nutrition is fundamental to health. And nutrition is also connected to hearing health; however, this connection is often overlooked. No particular food will cause or prevent hearing loss. And hearing cannot be restored by changing…
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Noise Exposure
July 4th is around the corner!This means good food, family time, andLOUDnoises (specifically fireworks). There are multiple ways to protect your ears from these loud sounds. One of these, the most popular, is generic foam…
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More Prevalent Hearing Loss During Covid-19
Have you noticed an increased prevalence of hearing loss during this time of Covid-19? I sure have! This has caused me to stop and reflect on these changes. It is not necessarily that more hearing…
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Making Room for Better Hearing
From the American Academy of Audiology Listeners with hearing loss have greater difficulties understanding speech in challenging listening environments (e.g. noisy environments) even when wearing assistive devices, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants. Oftentimes,…
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Listening Effort and Fatigue
What is Listening Fatigue? Hearing loss leads to communication difficulties. ย To maintain optimal understanding, listeners with hearing loss must allocate more cognitive resources, or brain power, to listening than do listeners without hearing loss. This…
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How Assistive Devices can Supplement your Listening Experience
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States. For many people with hearing loss, hearing aids are an essential part of their journey toward better hearing. But what happens when…
