Tradies National Health Month – Industrial Deafness. August 2015 has been declared as Tradies National Health Month. Noise hazards on the job can be a real threat to the wellbeing of the workforce. Industrial deafness and ongoing issues with Tinnitus are the…
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Hearing Loss and Dementia Linked in Study John Hopkins Medicine Release Date: February 14, 2011 Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing, a study by Johns Hopkins and National Institute…
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Sometimes what Clients have to say can be the best advertising. Here are some recent Testimonials for Hearing and Audiology: “Just wanted to thank you for the new EasyTek that arrived a couple of weeks ago. I am not sure if it came direct from Siemens, or…
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What is a hearing test? A hearing test takes place in a sound-proofed room or cubicle. You will take a seat, put on some headphones and listen. We will start playing sounds that start at a bass tone…
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What is the link between STRESS and Tinnitus? It’s unlikely that stress can actually cause t…innitus, but research has shown that there is a strong link between them. All sources of stress can sometimes be a trigger for tinnitus, or make it worse. Meanwhile, some people – though not all…
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Sounds are measured using the decibel scale. An increase of 10 sounds twice as loud but has ten times more power or energy to cause damage. The larger the number, the shorter the period of time for exposure before damage occurs…
Continue readingHearing And Audiology are proud members of Independent Audiologists Australia
Why consult an independent audiologist? Independent audiologists own and operate their own practices, which means that the owner of the clinic has qualified at university and is trained as an audiologist…
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Long-term exposure to loud noises can lead to a permanent loss of hearing, no matter your age. If you have to raise your voice or shout in order to be heard at your workplace, then you’re definitely working in a noisy environment.Fortunately, Hearing & Audiology…
Continue readingEating Fish May Save Your Hearing
Add hearing loss to the long list of things you can prevent with a little bit of fish. A new study published in theAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a strong connection between eating two or more servings of fish per week and an decreased risk of hearing loss…
Continue readingLink Between Stress and Tinnitus
What is the link between stress and tinnitus? It’s unlikely that stress can actually cause tinnitus, but research has shown that there is a strong link between them. All sources of stress can sometimes be a trigger for tinnitus or make it worse…
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