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What’s the Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. One thing you may not know about diabetes is that research shows diabetics are more likely to develop hearing loss than those without the disease. There are three types of…
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Why People Put Off Getting Hearing Aids and Why They Shouldn’t
It’s easy to put things off, even when it comes to something as important as our health. We delay scheduling dentist appointments and annual physicals. Many people experiencing hearing loss do the same when it…
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Check Your Hearing This Audiology Awareness Month
Did you know that October is Audiology Awareness Month? This means there’s no better time to reach out to your local audiologist to get a hearing test. We review the reasons you shouldn’t wait any…
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Can Using Hearing Aids Help My Mind?
Hearing aids offer a variety of different benefits including increased social interactions, better relationships, renewed confidence, improved ability to focus and learn as well as overall improved physical and emotional health. There is also evidence…
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Is There a Relationship Between Hearing Loss & Anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a blood condition. It’s actually quite common, affecting an estimated five million people across the nation. There are many health problems linked to iron deficiency anemia; it may surprise you…
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Is Hearing Loss Associated with an Increased Risk of Falling?
When you’re younger, tripping on the sidewalks leaves you with a scuffed knee. For those 65 years and older, falls can be especially dangerous, resulting in broken hips or head injuries. Experts now suspect that…
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Tips for Keeping Your Ears Safe This Summer
Your environment is full of sounds, many of which you may be so used to that you tune them out. But some of these sounds are too loud and can be putting your hearing at…
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Risk of Dementia Doubles for Those with Hearing & Vision Loss
Over the years, we create memories we never want to forget, like how the sunset looks during time spent barbequing with the family at Balboa Park. Unfortunately, you could be at risk of losing precious…
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Is There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes?
Hearing loss and diabetes are both extremely common medical conditions affecting more than 48 million and 30 million Americans, respectively. Because of their prevalence, it is common for individuals to have both. That made experts…
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Is Climate Change Making Your Allergies Worse?
Seasonal allergies, known medically as hay fever, is a widespread condition affecting 19.2 million American adults. Caused by your body’s reaction to pollens, molds and dust mites, hay fever can weaken your body’s immune system…
