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Protecting Your Hearing in the Summer

Summer has arrived, and with it comes a plethora of exciting activities and events. Whether you’re planning a day at the beach, a lively concert, or a backyard barbecue, it’s essential to prioritize the health of your hearing. It might not always feel like it, but loud noises can be harmful to your hearing. During the summer months, you’re more …

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OTC Hearing Aids: Is There a Risk?

Remember those days when you could stroll down the grocery store aisle and find those gigantic gallon buckets of ice cream? A whole gallon of ice cream – what a treat! But as time goes on and you mature, your ice cream preferences tend to get more specific. You start favoring certain brands and the appeal of those smaller, specialized …

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Earwax Accumulation, What Should You Know?

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Don’t neglect cleaning your ears,” and it might trigger memories of parental advice from your childhood. It’s a piece of wisdom that’s been passed down through generations, a reminder of simpler times. But beyond the nostalgia, it’s actually solid advice. Your hearing can be significantly impacted by excessive earwax buildup. Keeping your ears clean is …

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Technology and Dealing with Hearing Loss

When the term “cyborg” comes to mind, you might envision a fusion of human and machine – a concept often portrayed in science fiction movies that beautifully reflect aspects of the human experience. Hollywood has given us some amazing cyborg characters, no doubt. But in reality, even something as simple as a pair of glasses can place you in the …