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Finding the Right Hearing Solution for You
If you've started asking people to repeat themselves, turning up the television, or struggling to follow conversations in busy restaurants, you're not alone. Hearing loss is a common part of aging, but many people wait seven to ten years before seeking help. During that time, communication often becomes more difficult, relationships become strained, and everyday activities require more effort. The good news is that today's hearing solutions go far beyond hearing aids. Modern hearing healthcare focuses on understanding your unique needs, identifying the cause of your hearing difficulties, and creating a personalized plan that helps you stay connected to the people and activities that you love.
Are You Using Q Tips the Wrong Way?
If you've ever used a Q-tip to clean your ears, you're certainly not alone. For generations, many people have reached for cotton swabs as part of their daily hygiene routine, yet healthcare professionals have advised against putting them inside the ear canal for years. So, what are Q tips for? The answer is simple: Q-tip is a brand name for a cotton swab, and these products were never designed to clean inside your ear canal. Instead, they're intended for a variety of personal care, cosmetic, and household tasks. Q-tips are [...]
The 5 Most Common Causes of Tinnitus
Ringing or buzzing sounds in one or both ears is a condition known as tinnitus. In some cases, the sounds are so loud they interfere with a person’s ability to concentrate. When the sounds are only audible to an individual and no one else, the condition is known as subjective tinnitus. In rare cases, a doctor may be able to hear the rhythmic pulsing sounds of a condition known as pulsatile or objective tinnitus. The Mayo Clinic says that tinnitus “affects about 15 to 20 percent of people and is [...]
How Hearing Aids Can Quickly Improve Your Life
The decision to do something about your hearing usually comes after years of avoiding any signs of hearing loss until the point where it can’t be ignored any longer. But it doesn’t have to be like that. On the contrary, doing something about your hearing loss before it’s gotten out of hand can have a positive affect on your quality of life. Here are some ways hearing aids can quickly improve your quality of life if you suffer from hearing loss. Improve interpersonal relationships It has been found that hearing [...]
Q-tips: Why are they bad for you?
Have you ever used Q-tips before? Chances are you have a box or two of them in your bathroom right now. Even though people often use the word "q-tip" to refer to all sorts of cotton buds, cotton-tipped applicators, earbuds, and cotton buds, Q-tip is a registered trademark of Unilever. What are Q-tips? Q-tips are a type of cotton bud made with 100% non-sterile pure cotton. According to the manufacturer's website, Q-tips are made of all-natural materials, unlike many other cotton bud brands. Another way the manufacturer tries to set [...]
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