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Some people with hearing loss know that they need help with both ears. Whether or not they have perfectly symmetrical hearing loss, they can tell that neither side is able to hear clearly without assistance. However, other people have dramatically different hearing loss from one …
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) or sudden deafness, affects about 0.5% of adults each year. The condition arises when a person “suddenly” cannot hear out of one or both ears. The far more common form of sensorineural hearing loss is a gradual process that develops …
If you have hearing loss, you’ve noticed that it’s harder to follow conversations than it used to be. You’ve been having difficulty connecting with family and friends, and you’ve started to notice some problems communicating at work. Adults with untreated hearing loss often struggle at …
Communication is essential to maintaining any relationship from casual acquaintances, the people you pass on your way to work or your most intimate partnerships. It is just so important to hear and be heard. When you can voice your needs and intentions and listen to …
Just about any health concern you can think of has a relation with healthy eating. Things like heart disease and diabetes have clear links to nutrition, but so do dimensions of mental health. Those who eat healthy diets report higher feelings of general well being, …
Happy New Year! At the start of 2020, many of us imagine a better life ahead, fueled by the optimism we feel at the start of “the 20’s.” When we imagine a better life, many things come to mind, including stronger connections with our loved …
Hearing loss is a growing problem that affects thousands of people around the country and around the globe. We used to think it was something that just happened as we age, but hearing loss is not just affecting elders. It’s affecting people of all ages …
Our hearing is an amazing masterpiece of biological design. From the tiny cells in our ear that detect soundwaves in the air, to the elaborate and near-instantaneous processes the brain performs to decipher meaning and direction, our hearing is a well-orchestrated dance that constantly works …
If you think only young people rock out at concerts, think again. This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival. Many music lovers will return to the site of the original concert to enjoy the music of such rock icons as Santana, …
It’s amazing how your body’s balance system works! Your balance system helps you stand, walk, run, and move without falling. This delicate balance all maintains itself through a constant process of position detection, feedback and adjustment using communication between the inner ear, eyes, muscles, joints and the …