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How You Can Prevent Falls
Every 11 seconds, an older adult in the U.S. experiences a fall that leads to an emergency room visit. Falls can result in injuries like hip fractures and head trauma, which can have lasting, devastating…
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Strategies for Hearing Better in Everyday Situations
Georgia has been among the first states reopen businesses after lockdowns due to safety concerns raised by the Coronavirus. As you transition back into public spaces, here are some tips for better hearing and listening.…
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How to Read an Audiogram
What is an audiogram? In short, it is a useful tool that audiologists use to help people understand their hearing loss by providing a graph or chart that displays the results of their hearing test.…
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Is Your Hearing Loss Temporary or Permanent?
While many causes of hearing loss are temporary, if you do not seek treatment promptly, complications can arise that lead to a permanent loss of hearing. Below are some causes of temporary hearing loss and…
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Can Exercise Harm Your Hearing?
While regular exercise has a myriad of benefits, that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks as well. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that certain forms of exercise can negatively impact your hearing. Heavy…
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Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea?
Most people snore at some point in their lives, usually when suffering from a cold, during allergy season or after drinking. However, for many people, snoring is not merely an annoyance for their sleeping partner,…
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Face Masks Pose Problem for the Hearing Impaired
The CDC is recommending that people wear face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this is an important measure to protect people from the virus, it does pose a problem…
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What Is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is an umbrella term for inflammation of the tonsils caused by a virus or bacterial infection. A lot of conditions can cause inflammation, from the common cold to the flu to strep throat. What…
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New Guidelines for Ménière’s Disease
This April, The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released new guidelines for diagnosing Ménière’s disease. This disorder has long eluded doctors, making these new guidelines a welcomed announcement. The more agreement ear,…
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How to Prevent Hearing Damage from Headphones
Many people love listening to their favorite music, podcasts or radio stations on the go. Everywhere you look, you’ll see people listening to something through their headphones or earbuds, especially now that wireless options are…