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Working Remote with Hearing Loss
Working with others in an office has always been a bit of a challenge for those with hearing loss. But through years of hard work, most have learned how to adapt to an environment built…
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Why There Is a Bad Smell in Your Nose
Smelling unpleasant things is unfortunately just a part of life. But if this becomes a habitual experience, there is a chance that bad smell could be coming from inside your nose. Below are the five…
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Improve Your Safety with Hearing Aids
The most obvious benefit of treating your hearing loss with hearing aids is an improvement in your ability to hear and communicate. According to experts, there are a number of additional benefits that are just…
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Cellphone Usage Linked to Head and Neck Injuries
Years ago, we were warned of radiofrequency radiation being omitted from cellphones that could allegedly cause cancer. A new danger is on the horizon – head and neck injuries. A recent study found that using…
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Is Hearing Loss Genetic?
The genetics behind hearing loss are complex, largely because the auditory system is extremely intricate and there are so many factors that can affect it. Here is a breakdown of some of the ways hearing…
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Make the Holidays Bright (and Noise-Free)
Noise is the top cause of hearing loss in Boise and Nampa. Unlike age-related hearing loss, it can affect anybody—even kids. Sure, potentially damaging noise can occur at a concert or sporting event, but there…
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Acoustic Neuromas: A Pressing Concern
The most common causes of hearing loss in Boise are noise and aging, but other factors can also contribute. A benign tumor known as an acoustic neuroma is one such condition; it can cause hearing…
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Fall Brings Allergies to Idaho, Too
If you think you’re safe from allergies just because the leaves are changing colors and every coffee shop in town is pushing pumpkin spice, guess again. Spring and summer allergies might get more attention, but…
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Inherited Types of Hearing Loss
Most inheritances are good things. Who wouldn’t enjoy a sudden windfall? But when it comes to genetics, certain inherited traits can spell trouble. While factors such as noise exposure and aging cause the majority of…
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The Consequences of Too Little Sleep
You’ve probably heard that seven to eight hours of sleep every night is important for your overall health, but if you’re like many people in Boise, you haven’t taken this advice too seriously. Why hit…
