Hearing Health Blog

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What Are The Best Earplugs For Hearing Protection?

Today, there are many types of earplugs on the market for hearing protection. In fact, there are so many that you might wonder which is best. Some are expensive, some are cheap and some come in giant bulk-buy boxes.  Earplugs tend to be made of one of four materials: wax, foam, silicone or thermoplastic. Some […]

Why Choose a Hearing Instrument Specialist?

If you believe that your hearing might not be as good as it once was, your first instinct is to find a professional who can provide a diagnosis and offer treatment options. However, that process can be challenging. Today there are many different hearing professionals out there, all seemingly offering something different.  In this post, […]

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Which Are The Most Popular Types Of Hearing Aids?

Hearing aids are not one-size-fits-all. Instead, there are multiple different types, each offering users a unique experience. In recent years, hearing aid technology has developed tremendously. The entire industry is benefiting from miniaturization made possible by the fabulous success of the consumer electronics sector. Today, many hearing aid manufacturers are borrowing components directly from mainstream providers […]

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How Better Hearing Can Help Your Career

Good hearing is one of the senses we can take for granted until we experience hearing loss. A totally fulfilled and enjoyable life can be had with less-than-stellar hearing, of course, but it’s also true that treating this condition to the degree it can be managed will help improve a life in several ways. Some […]

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Commonly Asked Questions About Hearing Tests

When experiencing hearing loss, it’s not uncommon for many questions to float around your mind. You’re experiencing a new way to interface with the world, and a large part of this may involve visiting a hearing instrument specialist (HIS) and understanding the hearing aid devices available to you. Yet before any of that takes place […]

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Summer Activities & Hearing Aid Care

Summer is here in its full glory, and for many people, that encourages a sigh of relief. Not only is this a summer we can enjoy for this year, but also as a sort of recompense for the troubles of twelve months ago.  While we’re not in the clear from the pandemic just yet, it’s […]

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What You Need to Know About Hearing Aids

If you have hearing loss, there is a chance that your hearing professional might give you a hearing aid to wear. For many people, this is the kind of experience that you want to know as much about as possible before going in, so that you can feel truly prepared from the very beginning. In […]

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How Tinnitus Can Affect Your Quality of Life

Communication and comfort are both essential components of everyday life. When you are experiencing the effects of tinnitus, consult with your hearing health professional to receive the best options for living your best life. They will guide you towards the most appropriate treatments for your specifications and lifestyle. Some of the offerings may include hearing […]

Five things you don’t know about hearing aids

Many people think they know all there is to know about hearing aids.  The following are 5 things you may not know about hearing aids. Hearing aids are advanced medical devices that enable users to hear in quiet and in more difficult hearing environments: Hearing aid technology has come a long way from the big, bulky […]