Ears, Hearing & Balance

In most people, earwax naturally moves outward and eventually falls away or washes out during normal bathing. This self-cleaning process usually keeps the ears balanced without any need for intervention. However, problems can occur when earwax builds up faster than the ear can clear it. Below, we’ll take a look at why earwax sometimes builds […]

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Everybody knows that hearing is something your ears do. What we think less about is the role our brain plays in hearing. Your ears collect sound, but your brain interprets it, turning vibrations into words, meaning, and memories.  When hearing loss develops, the brain receives less information about sound. Over time, reduced stimulation can make […]

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There is one component that is the key to making hearing aids economical and that’s the batteries. The cost of replacing them adds up quickly and that makes it one of the biggest financial issues when shopping for hearing aids. Usually the batteries quit at the worst time which is even more distressing. This is […]

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Whether you hear it occasionally or it’s with you all of the time, the ringing of tinnitus can be annoying. There might be a more suitable word than annoying. How about frustrating or makes-you-want-to-bash-your-head-against-the-desk irritating? That noise that you can’t turn off is an issue however you decide to describe it. So what can be […]

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You’ve got a set of new hearing aids. Congratulations, it’s a great start to improving the quality of your life. There is a lot to learn when you buy new technology like modern hearing aids, and that includes the things you shouldn’t do. It’s not a long list with hearing aids, but it is an […]

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Picture hearing loss and most people imagine an elderly person with an old-fashioned hearing aid saying, “What’s that sonny?” That fact is, hearing loss has risen sharply among all age groups and it affects more than just your ability to hear. There are shocking health consequences for people who ignore it. These four alone make […]

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