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What to Know About Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity is a condition that occurs when certain medications or chemicals cause damage to the inner ear. This damage can lead to various symptoms impacting hearing and balance. While ototoxicity may not always be preventable,…
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How Are Hearing Loss, Stress and Anxiety Connected?
Hearing loss can reshape how you interact with others and feel about yourself. Struggling to follow conversations can be exhausting, often turning simple social interactions into sources of frustration and self-doubt. Over time, the fear…
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Hearing-Healthy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Loved Ones
Valentine’s Day is a time to show your partner how much you love and care for them. If you and your partner have decided to exchange gifts this year, but you’re scratching your head trying…
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Professional Earwax Removal: Unblocking Your Ears for Clearer Hearing
Muffled hearing can feel like you’re trying to listen to a Leonard E. Merrell Center concert through a dense wall. One common cause of temporarily muffled hearing is earwax. Let’s take a look at how…
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Embracing the Change: Tips for Seniors Transitioning to Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a fact of life for many seniors, with nearly one-third of those aged 65 to 74 experiencing it. While hearing aids help you reconnect with loved ones, the transition can feel like…
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Gobble Up the Conversation: Tips for Enjoying Thanksgiving with Hearing Loss
Thanksgiving is a celebration of food, family and gratitude—a time for laughs, storytelling and, of course, a few slices of pecan and pumpkin pie. But for the more than 10% of people in the United…
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What to Expect Your First Time Wearing Hearing Aids
Wearing hearing aids can significantly improve life for those with hearing loss, and nearly 28.8 million Americans could benefit from them. If you’ve just started using hearing aids, you might be wondering what the adjustment…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
