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Could Hearing Loss Affect Your Lifespan?

Could Hearing Loss Affect Your Lifespan?

A miracle cure that can help extend your lifespan is something pretty much everyone would want. As a matter of fact, a quick internet search will probably return thousands of such miracle cures (if not more), each promising to help you have a longer life thanks to one simple trick. The healthcare community doesn’t back […]

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What Will a Hearing Test Show?

What Will a Hearing Test Show?

If you haven’t had your hearing tested since your grade school days, you’re not alone, it’s often not part of a regular adult physical, and, unfortunately, we tend to treat hearing reactively rather than proactively. The good news: Hearing tests are easy, painless, and supply a wealth of information to professional hearing specialists, both for […]

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Hearing Health and Nutrition – What’s the Connection?

In our younger days, food choices usually revolved around taste and instant gratification, with very little consideration for long-term health consequences. However, as older people, we’ve come to understand that what we eat significantly impacts our well-being in unexpected ways. One surprising way poor nutrition can have negative consequences, according to recent research, is its […]

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Practices to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

From sporting events to family gatherings to fireworks shows to motorcycle rides, summer is filled with fun activities. Most of these activities are perfectly safe and healthy, but there are some that do come with a risk of noise-related hearing loss. Over time, the loud noises that come with some of these experiences can lead […]

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Why Are Motorcycle Riders at an Increased Risk for Hearing Loss?

Love of the open road and the thrill of speed top the list of reasons why people love to ride motorcycles. But this exhilarating hobby comes at a high risk of irreversible hearing damage for individuals who ride a lot. The impact of motorcycle speed and riding duration on hearing health was assessed in a […]

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How to Make Summer Social Activities Easier With Hearing Loss

Relaxation, sunshine, and social gatherings are what summer is all about. However, for those who have hearing loss, navigating these seasonal get-togethers can sometimes present unique challenges. Fear not, as with a bit of planning and consideration, you can make sure that your summer experiences are still enjoyable. Get the most out of summer with […]

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Hypertension and Hearing Loss

Hypertension and Hearing Loss

Did you know that high blood pressure can also increase your risk of developing age-related hearing loss? Age-related hearing loss usually starts to manifest in your 40s, 50s, or 60s. Your symptoms could develop gradually and be mostly invisible, but this kind of hearing loss is permanent. Years of noise damage is typically the cause. […]

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Is Your Forgetfulness Due to Hearing Loss?

Age-associated hearing loss can have diverse impacts across your overall life. Not only is your ability to hear affected, but so too are your social life, your professional networks, and even your cognitive abilities. The way your brain works, including your mood and memory, can be significantly affected by hearing loss. The link between cognition […]

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Is Your Environment The Source of Your Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is an exceptionally common condition of the ear. Some estimates suggest that 10 percent of people have tinnitus at one time or another, making it one of the most common health conditions in the world. Although the most common manifestation of tinnitus is a phantom ringing or buzzing in your ear, it can also […]

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