When it’s time to purchase a car, most of us know exactly what to do. We carry out some research, compare options, and compose a list of questions to ask the dealership. We do this so that by the time we’re ready to stop by the dealership, we have an idea of what we’re looking […]
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You’ve more than likely been told that today’s hearing aids are “not your grandfather’s hearing aids,” or that hearing aid technology is light-years ahead of where it used to be, even as recently as 5 to 10 years ago. But what makes today’s technology so much better? And what exactly can modern hearing aids accomplish […]
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Sometimes, it seems like we enjoy to mislead ourselves. Wikipedia has an entry named “List of common misconceptions” that includes hundreds of widely-held but false beliefs. Yes, I understand it’s Wikipedia, but take a look at the bottom of the web page and you’ll notice approximately 385 references to credible sources. As an example, did […]
We don’t need to inform you of the symptoms of hearing loss; you already know them all too well. You have a different kind of challenge: persuading someone you care for to get their hearing tested and treated. But exactly how are you expected to get through to someone who denies there is even an […]
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It takes the average person with hearing loss 5 to 7 years before seeking a qualified professional diagnosis, despite the fact that the warning signs of hearing loss are very clear to others. But are those with hearing loss simply too stubborn to get help? No, actually, and for a couple of specific reasons. Perhaps […]
If the unfamiliar creates anxiety, then a visit to the hearing specialist is especially nerve-racking. While almost all of us have experience with the family doctor and the local dentist, the visit to the hearing specialist could be a first. It certainly would be nice to have someone teach you the process upfront, wouldn’t it? […]
Do you remember the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetic bracelets that promised to supply immediate and substantial pain relief from arthritis and other chronic conditions? Well, you won’t see much of that promoting anymore; in 2008, the creators of the Q-Ray Bracelets were legally obligated to repay customers a maximum of $87 million due […]
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Fame, fortune, and screaming fans — these are a few of the terms and phrases you’d pick in order to describe the lifestyle of a professional musician. But what you almost certainly wouldn’t take into account is “hearing loss” or “tinnitus,” the not-so-pleasant side-effects of all that fame, wealth, and screaming. The sad irony is, […]
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85 decibels. That’s the noise intensity at which repetitive exposure can bring about serious hearing damage. 100 decibels. that is the sound degree hit by a rock show, which is not-so-good news for musicians or concert goers. It’s also a component of a bigger problem: According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as […]
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Today, countless people wear hearing aids on a daily basis to be able to hear better. This has been the case throughout history, although the technology has certainly come a long way. Readily available in several shapes, sizes, and even colors, today’s hearing aids only weigh a few ounces when they used to weigh several […]