• Impact of hearing loss

    One of the main impacts of hearing loss is on the individual’s ability to communicate with others. The impact of hearing loss. Hearing loss is not only frustrating for those who have it, but also for their loved ones. Recent research has revealed however, that it also is linked with walking problems, falls and even

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  • Hearing loss and masks

    Whether you are hard of hearing or not, you will probably have noticed that it can be more difficult to understand what people are saying when they are wearing a face mask. Unfortunately, this has become a frequent problem due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This can be very challenging, especially for hard of hearing

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  • Hearing Aid Myths

    There are many myths about hearing aids and if you do not know any better, these myths could be the reason why you haven’t yet purchased your first hearing aid. Below are a couple of myths that revolve around the use of hearing aids. Myth: Hearing aids restore hearing to normal just as an eyeglass prescription

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  • Hearing loss: Use it or lose it

    Hearing loss happens often gradually, and is therefore something that you adapt to – IT BECOMES YOUR NORMAL…. You may not notice it for months, or even years. But slowly, your hearing wears out and the people around you start noticing it, before you do. There’s a growing collection of detailed studies that demonstrate, clinically,

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  • Ears are the doorway to the brain

    We tend to think that we hear with our ears and any hearing difficulties are only connected with this body part. But actually, we hear with the brain; our ears are only helping us to get sound knowledge to the brain. We can compare ears to a doorway. Therefore we can represent hearing loss as

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  • Hearing loss and Cancer Treatment

    Physicians are well aware of the many side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. However, only in recent years has research addressed the risk of hearing loss and related conditions (e.g. tinnitus) as reported by numerous post-cancer treatment patients. These studies have revealed a strong link between hearing loss and cancer treatments, especially among certain

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  • How does hearing loss impact the brain?

    Before we look into the ways that treating hearing loss can benefit your brain, it is necessary to explain the impact that hearing loss has upon the brain. While the act of taking in sounds around us occurs in the ears, the processing of these sounds into information we know, understand, and can act upon

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  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)

    The word ‘tinnitus’ comes from the Latin word for ‘ringing’ and is the perception of sound in the absence of any corresponding external sound. This noise may be heard in one ear, in both ears or in the middle of the head or it may be difficult to pinpoint its exact location. The noise may

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  • How can I protect my own or my child’s hearing from loud noise

    The key words are education and prevention! Dealing with noise and its effects on your hearing is a personal responsibility. The obvious first rule is to avoid loud noise whenever possible. A good rule of thumb is to remember that if you must shout to be heard, then you should avoid the situation. In typical

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  • What can cause hearing loss?

    Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not conducted efficiently through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones (ossicles) of the middle ear. Conductive hearing loss usually involves a reduction in sound level or the ability to hear faint sounds. This type of hearing loss can often be corrected medically or

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