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How Can a Concussion Affect Hearing?
Aging and loud noise exposure aren’t the only causes of hearing loss. It’s quite common to experience hearing loss or noise sensitivity following a head injury, such as a concussion. The Centers for Disease Control…
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What the Color of Your Earwax Says About Your Health
If you wear hearing aids, you probably pay more attention to your earwax than most people. You clean it off your hearing aids, watch for buildup that could affect sound quality and make sure it…
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Starting College with Hearing Loss
If you have hearing loss and are about to start your freshman year of college, congratulations on starting this next chapter in your life! College is a wonderful phase of life where you chase your…
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Hearing Loss and Fall Risk
Falls are a significant health concern for adults aged 65 and older. More than 25% of this age group falls annually, which can lead to other complications: one out of every 10 falls results in…
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Understanding Swollen Lymph Nodes Behind the Ear
Lymph nodes are located throughout the body: you have lymph nodes in your neck, under your chin, in your armpits and behind your ears. It’s common for lymph nodes to swell in certain circumstances, and…
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Is Hearing Loss Genetic?
If you’re wondering whether or not hearing loss is genetic, it can be, but it isn’t the most likely cause of hearing loss. Of the more than 20 different causes of hearing loss listed by…
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Can Dehydration Affect Your Hearing
Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining good health, boosting energy levels, helping regulate body temperature and supporting cognitive functions. But what’s less commonly known is how water intake can influence your hearing health. Your ears,…
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What to Know About Synesthesia
Synesthesia is a fascinating neurological condition where activating one sense unintentionally triggers another. For those with synesthesia, these experiences happen automatically and remain consistent over time. For example, some individuals see colors in response to…
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Are My Sunglasses Interfering with My Hearing Aids
Wearing hearing aids and sunglasses at the same time can feel a bit awkward at first, but it’s completely doable. With nearly 28.8 million Americans potentially benefiting from hearing aids, it’s important to address any…
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How Hearing Aids Improve Safety at Home
Hearing plays an important role in maintaining personal safety, even inside your own home. While it’s easy to think of common scenarios like hearing the doorbell ring, hearing aids offer a range of safety benefits…
