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What You Need to Know About Earwax

Hearing And Audiology — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:34:43 +0000

Everyone has earwax, also known as cerumen, and everyone needs it. It protects and lubricates your ear canal, stopping dust, water and anything else damaging from getting in. Without earwax, your ears, and hearing, would quickly become damaged.

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Untreated hearing loss takes a toll on relationships

Hearing And Audiology — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Untreated hearing loss takes a toll on relationships Untreated hearing loss does not only affect an individual's quality of life – it also has an impact on his or her relationships, especially the most important ones. This is because hearing loss affects one's ability to communicate, and by definition, communication involves a least one other […]

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5 Common Tinnitus Myths

Hearing And Audiology — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

For tens of millions of tinnitus sufferers, daily activity can be a challenge. Finding help can be frustrating. And the confusion surrounding the condition can lead to feelings of anxiety and hopelessness. Tinnitus is often described as buzzing, ringing, hissing, humming, roaring, or whistling that someone hears in the absence of any external sound. Approximately […]

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Could your exercise program be causing hearing loss?

Hearing And Audiology — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Could your exercise program be causing hearing loss? Contributed by Lisa Packer, staff writer, Healthy Hearing | Monday, January 25th, With the New Year upon us, it is likely that many of you have resolved to finally start exercising, and to make this the year to get fit. Perhaps spring break is looming, and you […]

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Hearing affects everything between your ears

Hearing And Audiology — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

From Oticon People First – BrainHearingTM – Helping the brain make sense of sound. Untreated hearing loss increases the risk of mental decline. Did you know that we hear with our brains, not our ears? Surprising, perhaps, but true. Our ears simply pick up sounds and pass them to the brain. The brain then turns […]

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Hot Weather Tips for Hearing Aid Users

Hearing And Audiology — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Hot Weather Tips for Hearing Aid Users HOT weather is coming. HOT weather also brings heat, humidity and air conditioning all of which can wreak havoc on hearing aids. Moisture collects in tubing, corrosion forms on contact points, and ears may produce more wax. Moisture/Water Water is a serious enemy of hearing aids. Moisture can […]

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Back To School – Hearing Loss and Its Implications for Learning and Communication

Hearing And Audiology — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Back To School – Hearing Loss and Its Implications for Learning and Communication Poor hearing is a serious problem for children. It affects their ability to learn to speak, read and be educated. Hearing Loss and Children: The Facts and Why They Are Important! About one in every 1000 children is born with a significant […]

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM HEARING AND AUDIOLOGY

Hearing And Audiology — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM HEARING AND AUDIOLOGY New Years is a noisy time of year with fireworks, noisemakers, bars, yelling and screaming crowds, and other loud sounds piercing the environment. Fireworks and firecrackers have been found to register noise levels of 162 dB and 150 dB, respectively. To avoid experiencing hearing loss as a result […]

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Tips for Christmas day – when you have a hearing loss.

Hearing And Audiology — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

(http://www.aucklandhearing.co.nz/tips-christmas-day-hearing-loss/) Tips for Christmas day – when you have a hearing loss Hearing well at the family Christmas dinner Christmas is a social time, a family time. It’s nice to sit back, relax and catch up with family and friends who we haven’t seen in a while. Sometimes it’s noisy, sometimes it’s hard to hear […]

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Best Christmas Pressie Ever!!

Hearing And Audiology — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Best Christmas Pressie Ever!! FREE 4 Week hearing aid trial – Your Invited! Unitron- New Moxi Fit. It's new inside and out. Enjoy style and functionality in perfect harmony, with a 312 battery, push button and telecoil. reddot-award-2015. It's so discreet • FREE hearing screening • Be fitted with trial hearing aids on the same […]

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