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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
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Tips to Hear Better for the Holidays
The holidays are full of social gatherings. Most people have things like work parties, family dinners, and trips with friends to see The Boise Christmas Show. While these events are all wonderful things to look…
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How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious illness affecting millions of Americans. It occurs when your blood sugar is too high. If not managed, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cardiovascular problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation and can…
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Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Treat Earwax?
A buildup of earwax can be a painful experience that often leads to tinnitus, hearing loss or dizziness. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options available to remove excess earwax. One popular method is…
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October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that easily leaves one feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to meet your local audiologist to learn…
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Three Ways to Improve Your Hearing
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss or not, you should be aware of the ways you can boost your hearing ability and prevent future damage. Below are three ways you can improve your hearing.…
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What Is Hyperacusis?
The world is full of loud noises. For most, these are just another annoyance. But for those with hyperacusis, a condition characterized by a sensitivity to certain sounds, they can be painful. How Common Is…
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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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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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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…
