Patient Education

  • The Life-Changing Benefits of Hearing Aids

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    It’s no secret that hearing aids can change your life. When most people think about the benefits of hearing aids, they think of improved communication, strengthened relationships with loved and feeling overall better-connected with the…

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  • The Link Between Hearing Loss and Heart Disease

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    Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. In fact, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 36 seconds in the U.S. If these facts surprise you, it may also surprise you to…

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  • How Tinnitus Can Affect Your Job

    Your job is an important part of your social environment and sense of achievement. Unfortunately, a survey by Tinnitus Hub found that 38% of people with tinnitus report that the condition negatively affects their prospects…

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  • What’s the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?

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    You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” used to describe hearing loss, but they’re not interchangeable. In order to understand the distinction, we first need to review the different levels of hearing…

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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…

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  • 5 Facts About Hearing Aids

    Nine out of 10 people who are diagnosed with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids, but studies show only about 16 percent actually wear them. There are several oft-cited barriers to care, but most…

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  • How Your Ears Work

    You’ve probably not given too much thought to their ears, unless you’re getting them pierced or covering them up when it’s cold outside. But these complex organs demand some attention and respect. They are able to collect and process sounds and…

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