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Is Hearing Loss Common in Service Members?
Aging and exposure to loud noises are the two most common causes of hearing loss in the U.S. While we are all exposed to noise in our daily lives, those who work in loud professions…
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What Jobs Put You Most at Risk for Hearing Loss?
Occupational hearing loss occurs when you are exposed to hazardous noise levels or chemicals that damage your hearing while at work. New research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reveals that…
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October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help…
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When Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
Hearing loss is common, affecting nearly 48 million Americans. Because it’s a progressive condition – meaning it develops slowly over time – many people are unaware they even have it. By the time they do…
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How to Get Water Out of the Ears
As we head into the hottest month of the year, you’ll be even more tempted to take a dip in the pool or make a trip to the lake. While this can provide hours of…
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Strategies for Better Hearing
When you have hearing loss, you encounter listening challenges wherever you turn, whether it’s at work or the comfort of your home. Below are some strategies for better hearing in two common listening environments. At…
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Is Your Hearing Loss Temporary?
Temporary hearing loss may be caused by an obstruction or other health condition. While many causes of hearing loss can eventually be resolved and your hearing can be restored to what it once was, it’s…
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What Is VNG Testing?
Videonystagmography (VNG) is a test that determines whether you have a vestibular disorder. When there is something wrong with the vestibular system of the inner ear, you’ll experience dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and/or falls. Testing is…
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Protect Your Hearing in These Three Environments
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hearing loss is the third most common health condition for Americans, and one in four people has some degree of noise induced hearing loss. What…
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What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Low-frequency hearing loss is hearing loss characterized by difficulty hearing low-pitch sounds, including men’s voices, musical bass and thunder. It’s sometimes called reverse-slope hearing loss due to the shape it makes on an audiogram, which…
