Hearing Health Blog

Your workplace has opted to promote teamwork and cooperation by opening up the office floor plan. However, you find yourself struggling in this new configuration. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the increased noise makes it difficult to follow conversations. Even if standard hearing tests indicate completely fine hearing, the […]

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When you begin on a course of medication, it’s natural to want to be educated about any possible side effects. Can it trigger digestive problems? Will it cause dry mouth? Cause insomnia? You may not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, such as hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name […]

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Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting all adults as they get older, but it’s a slow process. Actually, over 50% of those 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or the gradual […]

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It’s not fun when you can’t sleep at night. Particularly when it happens frequently. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how tired you’ll be the next day. When these types of sleepless nights persistently occur, medical professionals tend to use the term “insomnia”. Over […]

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You might be familiar with the various aspects contributing to hearing loss, including the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud noises. However, you might find it interesting to understand the connection between diabetes and hearing loss. Let’s dig a little deeper into that. How is your risk of […]

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