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Can Stress Affect Hearing?
Heightened levels of stress can negatively affect various aspects of your health, especially if you’re chronically stressed. One such aspect is your hearing health. Let’s explore this connection more in-depth. What Is Stress? Known as…
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Common Causes of Hearing Loss, and When to Seek Professional Help
Around 37.5 million American adults age 18 and older report having some hearing trouble; that’s about 15% of the American adult population. Hearing loss is a complex health condition, and there are several known causes…
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How to Protect Your Hearing This Hunting Season
Hunting season draws closer. Hunters rely heavily on a good sense of hearing to stay alert and track and identify their game. However, the firearms they carry can also damage their hearing. Let’s discuss hearing…
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Is There a Connection Between High Cholesterol and Hearing Loss
High cholesterol is linked to several health conditions and has potential to impact auditory health. Recent research suggests that elevated cholesterol levels may play a role in hearing decline, particularly as people age. Understanding this…
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How to Monitor Your Hearing Loss When You Live Alone
Living alone comes with both freedom and responsibility. When managing hearing loss, everyday tasks and social interactions can present unique challenges. Fortunately, with the right strategies and tools, it’s entirely possible to maintain independence and…
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What to Expect When Visiting a Hearing Specialist
Hearing plays a huge role in everyday life—whether chatting with friends, listening to music or simply hearing the leaves rustling in the trees at Columbia Park. One important step in protecting this vital sense is…
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Understanding Common Ear Problems and Their Impact on Hearing
Your ears—made up of outer, middle and inner sections—work tirelessly every day to help you hear your loved ones, music and the chirping birds at Delthorne Park. But when something goes wrong, those familiar sounds…
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How Do the Different Parts of My Ear Help Me Hear?
Your ear has three main parts: the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear, each playing a key role in how you hear. The Outer Ear The outer ear, also called the auricle or pinna,…
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Rediscover the Sounds of the Holidays With Hearing Aids
The holidays are full of sounds that bring the season to life. From the hum of conversation to the crackle of a fire, these familiar noises create an atmosphere of warmth and celebration. However, for…
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Give Thanks for the Gift of Hearing Aids This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family, play a game of touch football at Torrance Park, share a delicious carb-loaded meal and create lasting memories. But if you or a loved one lives with…