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Hearing Loss in One Ear

Do you experience difficulty hearing in one ear? Do you have to sit next to your friend with your 'good ear' to participate in a conversation? It is possible to have hearing loss in one ear.

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National Audiology Awareness Month

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and National Audiology Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are four tips to encourage family and friends to practice healthy hearing habits and tips for dealing with hearing aids.

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Hearing Helping Foods

According to a study published in 2018 in the Journal of Nutrition, three eating patterns contributed to about a 30 percent lower risk of hearing loss. The three diets were an alternate Mediterranean diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and the 2010 Alternative Healthy Eating Index.

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Social Interaction and Hearing Loss

Social interaction is more important than ever before. The Hearing Review published a special report on Social Engagement and Hearing Loss. It is common for individuals with hearing loss to become embarrassed about their condition or nervous about meeting new people causing them to isolate themselves.

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Tips of Protecting your Hearing

In previous posts, we’ve mentioned everyday noises that can contribute to hearing loss. We have some tips on protecting your hearing from these everyday noises.

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What to Expect at Hearing Health Associates

Whether you've finally scheduled an appointment with an audiologist to examine your ears and hearing or are still a bit hesitant about it, we are here to make it a little less nerve-racking. We are sharing what you can expect when you visit us for an audiology appointment. In this article, we are breaking our process down into four simple steps.

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Scientists Find Link Between Red Blood Cell Protein and Age-Related Impairments like Hearing

Earlier this month, PLOS Biology published the results of a study on the role of erythrocyte ADORA2B (a protein in red blood cells) in age-related decline. Because ADORA2B helps red blood cells release oxygen, and oxygen depletion is known to contribute to hypoxia and age-related degeneration, the researchers behind this study hypothesized that ADORA2B levels might play a crucial role in maintaining or losing cognitive function (including auditory processing).

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Everyday Noises That Can Contribute to Hearing Loss

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 dBA can cause hearing loss.” Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for us to encounter appliances, tools, accessories, and situations in our everyday life that emit noise at or above this threshold. Here are a few common culprits and their typical/average decibel levels.

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Cochlear Implants vs. Hearing Aids

Cochlear implants and hearing aids help restore hearing or a sense of hearing in people with hearing loss/damage. While each serves a vital role in the world of audiology, they vary in function, technology, maintenance, and expense.

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Are COVID-19 Vaccines Linked to Hearing Loss?

Recent research and reports have suggested a possible link between COVID-19 vaccines and Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), leading researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine to launch a study examining this claim.

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