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Nutrition and Hearing: Top Foods to Consume and Avoid
You're probably aware that certain foods can help with vision (carrots, anyone?), but nutrition also affects your hearing. In celebration of March as National Nutrition Month, we've compiled a list of foods and nutrients that can help improve your hearing, as well as a list of foods that can have a negative impact.
6 Facts About Hearing Aids
We know you've heard of hearing aids (no pun intended). But, there are a few myths and misperceptions we'd like to address. We've narrowed down our list to six of the most common comments, questions, and concerns we receive in our office.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Hearing Loss: The Initial Appointment
Because we know that hearing plays such an important role in our overall wellbeing, it's important to be aware of the signs of hearing loss and consult a doctor as soon as those first signs appear.
How Untreated Hearing Loss Affects Your Mental Health and Why It Matters
It is widely known that hearing loss affects your quality of life. We've blogged in the past about how hearing loss is connected with depression, social isolation, balance disorders, and fatigue. What isn't as well known is that untreated hearing loss affects the brain's ability to remember common everyday sounds.
How to Talk About Your Hearing Loss
Quite often, those facing hearing loss can feel shame or embarrassment when talking about their hearing or the accommodations they need. However, statistics show that an overwhelming number of people are already facing hearing loss or will face some degree of hearing loss at one point in their lives.
Use Caution When Buying Tech Gifts Which May Damage Your Child’s Hearing
Recent polling shows that despite their concerns for hearing loss, over half of parents plan to purchase a tech-related gift for their child this holiday season. Parents often ask their children to turn down the volume, usually to no avail, but will buy them tech gifts despite this.
How Noise-Canceling Headphones May Help Prevent Hearing Loss
Often one of our best hearing tips is to avoid listening to music or podcasts too loud. However, technology like noise-canceling headphones can actually help you prevent hearing loss while still enjoying your favorite music, audiobooks, etc.