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CROS and BiCROS Hearing Aids: Options for Single-Sided Hearing Loss

July 23, 2021

7 min read

Learn how CROS and BiCROS hearing aids help with single-sided hearing loss, who they’re for, and what to expect when using them.

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Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss

May 17, 2021

3 min read

You are probably aware of the standard causes of hearing loss, but are you aware of some of the more surprising causes of hearing loss?

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5 Ways To Prevent Hearing Loss

May 16, 2021

3 min read

Hearing loss is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors. Find out how to protect your ears in this blog about hearing loss prevention.

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Best Headphones to Prevent Hearing Loss

February 28, 2021

3 min read

Listening to loud music through headphones is a big cause of hearing loss in teens and adults. Take a look at some of the safest and best headphones you can use to minimize hearing loss.

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Can Stress Impact Hearing? Understanding Stress and Hearing Loss

January 1, 2021

5 min read

Stress can affect your physical body, mental health, and behavior. Managing stress can make all the difference with your health.

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Hearing loss among service members

September 2, 2020

2 min read

ne of the most common causes of hearing loss is exposure to loud noise. Therefore, hearing loss amoung service members is common.

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Understanding Sudden Hearing Loss (SSHL)

September 2, 2020

5 min read

Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options—and why fast action matters.

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The apps that can help you with Tinnitus

September 2, 2020

2 min read

Edmund Farrar and George Leidig are two doctors from the United Kingdom National Health Service who landed on tinnitus solutions.

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Should your doctor screen your hearing?

August 28, 2020

3 min read

Often, a hearing test is not part of a routine screen at the doctor. Find out why it should be a part of your next check up.

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Trips to the audiologist: A family affair

August 28, 2020

3 min read

Should your family come along when you next visit the audiologist? Find out why your next visit should be a family affair.

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The connection between tinnitus and hearing loss

August 27, 2020

2 min read

Tinnitus is a hearing condition that often manifests as a constant ringing in the ears. Chronic tinnitus can be debilitating, as there is no cure. Tinnitus can also present as buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, or clicking.

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Can Headphones Cause Hearing Loss? Tips To Protect Your Ears

August 27, 2020

6 min read

Worried about hearing loss from headphones? Learn how loud volumes and prolonged use can damage your ears—and what steps you can take to prevent it.

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Can coronavirus cause hearing loss?

August 18, 2020

3 min read

There is much about coronavirus we do not understand. A major question is whether or not it can cause hearing loss.

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Hearing loss before 50: What it can mean

March 25, 2020

3 min read

Imagine someone who needs hearing aids. Do you see them with gray hair, reading glasses, a cane? You might be surprised to learn otherwise.

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The effect of hearing loss on your immediate family

March 25, 2020

3 min read

Hearing loss affects the entire family, but it doesn’t have to be negative! We discuss treating hearing loss as a family.

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Occupational hearing loss: Jobs that risk your hearing

January 12, 2020

3 min read

Occupational hearing loss is hearing loss that occurs in the workplace, and some jobs are much more high-risk than others. See if your job made the list.

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Antibiotics and hearing loss

October 24, 2019

3 min read

Antibiotics and hearing loss have a fraught history. Certain antibiotics can cause hearing loss, especially in children, but are often needed to save lives.

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Talking to dad about hearing loss

June 4, 2019

3 min read

Worried your dad might have hearing loss? Make Father's Day special this year by discussion options for treating hearing loss with dad.