As we grow older, we tend to keep a close eye on our health, regular exams, blood pressure checks, and eye tests. But one essential area often gets neglected: our hearing! Hearing loss is more prevalent than many people recognize, and it can creep in gradually, especially after age 50. The good news? Routine hearing […]
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When should you schedule a hearing exam? Here are some signs you should get your hearing checked. Recently, my children expressed displeasure with the loud volume of the TV. Do you know what I said to them? I said, “What?!” It was funny because it was a joke. But it also wasn’t. The volume of […]
The use of marijuana is now legal in many states for medical applications and in several other states for recreational use. So, what are cannabinoids? A specific group of substances that are found in the marijuana or cannabis plant are known as cannabinoids. Some strongly believe that cannabinoids have extensive healing qualities, however prevailing researches […]
As the crisp air and bright colors of autumn roll in, so do the sounds that make this season unique, children laughing as they trick-or-treat, the gratifying crunch of leaves underfoot, and the crackling of a warm fire. Now imagine those sounds fading away or becoming muddled, reducing your enjoyment of these cherished moments. Luckily, […]
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If you haven’t had a hearing exam since you were in grade school, you’re not alone, it’s often not part of a regular adult physical, and, regrettably, we tend to treat hearing reactively rather than proactively. Fortunately, a professional hearing specialist can uncover a wealth of information from a hearing test which can be used […]
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You scheduled a hearing exam but you’re so busy it’s reasonable that you would have forgotten about it. Luckily, you just received that reminder text from the clinic, and you still have time to get ready. So… what should you do? The effectiveness of your appointment will be improved with just a little bit of […]
It’s likely that earwax and its accumulation haven’t been subjects of extensive consideration for you, except perhaps during ear hygiene sessions. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it forms. What triggers the buildup of earwax? Earwax, also scientifically called cerumen, is made up of a combination of sweat, skin […]
Why is it important to have your hearing screened regularly? That’s because your general health can be substantially affected by hearing loss. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be enhanced, and you will get proper treatment faster if you get screened regularly. Who should get a hearing exam? A loss in […]
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Muffled hearing can present for a wide variety of reasons. For most individuals, it’s a short-term situation. In other cases, muffled hearing can be a precursor of more substantial hearing-related issues. That’s because, for the most part, hearing loss is a slowly progressing condition. Symptoms build slowly and over time. One of the earliest symptoms […]
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Dealing with cancer is terrible. Because of this, patients receiving cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as trivial. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s a pretty important thing to remember. And, of […]
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