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Premature Death Can Sometimes be Connected to Untreated Hearing Loss

January 3, 2022 | HearCare Audiology | Hearing Aids News

Most people understand that living a sedentary lifestyle and smoking isn’t good for them. But what most people probably don’t realize is that there is some convincing research that demonstrates a link between premature death and neglected hearing loss. Personal life expectancy varies widely, of course. Access to healthcare, where you live, type of work, […]

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What is it Truly Like Using Hearing Aids?

December 27, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Hearing Aids News

Ever ask yourself “what would it really be like to wear hearing aids”? How does a hearing aid feel when you’re wearing one, what is the sound like, and what does it feel like in your ears are all questions you may want to ask someone who already has hearing aids? If you truly want […]

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The Joy of Hearing is Something we Really Love

December 17, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Hearing Loss Articles

YouTube has some videos you really should look at. After being fitted with hearing aids, a 7 month old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time. You might find yourself crying tears of joy when you see the smile on his face. Videos similar to this one are numerous online. You can share […]

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How to Communicate With a Loved One About Hearing Impairment

December 12, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Hearing Aids News

When your mother is always a couple of seconds too late to react to the punchline of a joke or your father quits talking on the phone because it’s too tough to hear, it is time to talk about hearing aids. Although hearing loss is noticeable in a quarter of individuals between the ages of […]

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Health Issues Linked to Hearing Loss

December 5, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Hearing Loss Articles

Your hearing health is linked to numerous other health conditions, from depression to dementia. Your hearing is linked to your health in the following ways. 1. Diabetes Impacts Your Hearing A widely-cited study that evaluated more than 5,000 adults determined that individuals who had been diagnosed with diabetes were twice as likely to experience mild […]

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Tinnitus And Suicide: The Facts

November 30, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Tinnitus Articles

As with many chronic conditions, there’s a mental health component to tinnitus. it isn’t just a matter of dealing with the symptoms. It’s handling the symptoms constantly never knowing for certain if they will go away. For some people, sadly, depression can be the outcome. Chronic tinnitus has been linked to a higher rate of […]

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Bet You Didn’t Realize Your Hearing Affected This

November 12, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Hearing Aids News

We often don’t appreciate how essential our sense of hearing is until it’s too late. Strong hearing enhances our lives by improving our mental, social, and physical health. You might not even realize how much you’re jeopardizing your overall health if you’re failing to protect your hearing or ignoring your existing hearing loss. Healthy hearing […]

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You Can Develop Ringing in Your Ears by Using These Everyday Medicines

November 2, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Tinnitus Articles

You wake up in the morning, and there’s ringing in your ears. They were fine yesterday so that’s odd. So you start thinking about likely causes: lately, you’ve been keeping your music at a moderate volume and you haven’t been working in a loud environment. But you did have a headache yesterday, and you did […]

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You Should Keep an Eye on Your Aunt’s Hearing, This Is Why

October 25, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Hearing Loss Articles

You expect certain things as your loved ones grow older: Hair changing colors, the need for bifocals, stories about “When I was your age”. Hearing loss is another change that we connect with aging. There are numerous reasons why this happens: Exposure to loud sounds (whether job-related or from going to rock concerts when younger), […]

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You Should Pay Attention to These Three Things Concerning Hearing Protection

October 10, 2021 | HearCare Audiology | Hearing Loss Articles

Is your hearing protection failing to safeguard your hearing? Here are 3 things to watch for. Whether you’re at home or at work, sometimes you encounter something that can interfere with the performance of your hearing protection. And that can be discouraging. You’re trying to do the right thing after all. When you go to […]

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Hearing Health Blog

Premature Death Can Sometimes be Connected to Untreated Hearing Loss

What is it Truly Like Using Hearing Aids?

The Joy of Hearing is Something we Really Love

How to Communicate With a Loved One About Hearing Impairment

Health Issues Linked to Hearing Loss

Tinnitus And Suicide: The Facts

Bet You Didn’t Realize Your Hearing Affected This

You Can Develop Ringing in Your Ears by Using These Everyday Medicines

You Should Keep an Eye on Your Aunt’s Hearing, This Is Why

You Should Pay Attention to These Three Things Concerning Hearing Protection

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