Hearing Health Blog

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OTC Hearing Aids: Frequently Asked Questions

It’s been a heavily debated topic for months now – but as of October 2022, over-the-counter (OTC) devices are now available for sale in the United States. Why are these devices such a controversial subject? Mainly because there is a lot of misunderstanding about how much untreated hearing loss can impact your quality of life, […]

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5 Mistakes Every New Hearing Aid Owner Makes

Hearing aids are wonderful devices that are able to provide all manner of quality-of-life improvements to those who experience hearing loss. It’s for that reason that they’re the single most commonly recommended treatment by audiologists. However, while hearing aids are being designed to be easier to use and to fit all manner of needs better […]

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Supplements that Combat Hearing Loss

Your ears, much like the rest of your body, benefit most from a comprehensive approach to maintaining your health. Aside from working with your audiologist to prevent further hearing loss, getting hearing tests and using the right hearing protection, you may also see some benefits from some supplements that might affect your hearing health. Here, […]

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How Are Hearing Aids Programmed?

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with hearing loss, you may be wondering how hearing aids are programmed. Hearing aids are small, sophisticated electronic devices that are designed to compensate for hearing loss. In order to function properly, hearing aids need to be programmed to match the needs of the individual wearer. […]

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How to Pair Your Hearing Aids with your iPhone

Technology has come a long way in recent years, and that includes hearing aids. These days, you can get hearing aids that are small, sophisticated, and packed with features. One of the most popular features is the ability to connect your hearing aids to your iPhone. Doing so allows you to stream phone calls, music, […]

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Home Safety Tips For People With Hearing Loss

If you or a loved one has hearing loss, there are a number of different precautions you can take around your home to ensure you are following the best safety practices. From difficulty hearing alarms to staying aware of natural disasters, consider these easy tips you can employ around your home if you are dealing […]

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9 Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is typically caused by a variety of factors, many of which are well-known. Pre-existing genetic disorders, long-term exposure to severe loudness and old age all contribute to hearing loss. You may be surprised to learn that temporary and permanent hearing loss can be caused by a wide variety of factors besides those listed […]

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How to Persuade a Loved One to Try Hearing Aids

Hearing aids can be life-changing for those who have been used to living with hearing loss. However, despite this, it can be challenging for your loved one to make the initial step toward improved hearing on their own. You can help them enhance their quality of life by persuading them to try hearing aids. Read […]

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Can Hearing Aids Stop Ringing in Your Ears?

Hearing aids are an incredibly useful tool that many people across the world use in their daily lives in order to live much more easily and freely. They are obviously designed to help an individual be able to hear properly and fully, and that is something that they are especially good at, but there are […]