Some people may struggle with hearing and they worry if they can pass a hearing test. While this may not matter to some, others may feel like they need to have good hearing for a personal reason. They may lose some of their hearing and worry about passing, so here are some points to consider […]
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One of the biggest questions that people with hearing loss ask is if it’s possible to buy a hearing aid without consulting a doctor. Unfortunately, getting a hearing aid isn’t as cut and dry as it may seem. You need a prescription before you can obtain one. Hearing aids are small devices that you put […]
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- Dec
Whether powerful music, stirring oratory or the sweet, diverse sounds of nature, much of what inspires us comes through the ears. Hearing is a faculty that equips us for human interaction in a way that the other senses do not. Communication is hindered when hearing is impaired. In fact, we are better attuned to the […]
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- Dec
The process of hearing loss is complex. You will most likely not notice you have lost hearing until it starts to impact your life. You have different options such as meditation or getting a hearing aid. A hearing aid will directly address your loss of hearing. Meditation and yoga will help you cope with the […]
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People everywhere use headphones and earbuds – unfortunately, they are not safe for your ears. It’s quite possible to damage your sense of hearing if you don’t take precautions. Here are some tips to enjoy music safely: A 2011 study by the American Medical Association journal found that using headphones and earbuds can lead to […]
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Noise-induced hearing loss, (NIHL), is one of the most common types of hearing loss in the United States. As a matter of fact, the Centers for Disease Control reports it is the second leading cause of hearing loss in adults age 20-69 years old. It is believed to affect 1 in every 4 within this […]
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Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when damage is sustained to a person’s inner ear or to connecting nerves between the ears and the brain. More specifically, this kind of hearing loss happens to the inner ear when its hair cells or connecting nerves are damaged. Those who have lost their hearing due to this condition remark […]
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People use the terms deafness and hearing impairment interchangeably to mean a complete hearing loss. However, what is hearing impairment? It is defined as a partial or total inability to perceive sounds. There are situations when a condition can be reversed through specialized treatment. Given that hearing is one of the essential senses required to […]
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Millions of people suffer from hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss is one of the types a person can experience. It’s important to know what this type of hearing loss is and what can cause it. Conductive Hearing Loss Conductive hearing loss involves issues with the outer and middle ear, generally, the parts of the ear […]
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Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) is a hearing impairment of one ear termed single-sided deafness, while the other ear retains some degree of hearing. UHL can occur before birth and anytime through adolescence or adulthood for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, the loss is caused by viral infections, Meniere’s disease, head or ear injuries and surgical […]
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