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You May Have Hearing Loss if You Notice These 6 Behaviors

You May Have Hearing Loss if You Notice These 6 Behaviors

July 11, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

In conversation with friends, you want to be polite. You want your clients, colleagues, and boss to see that you’re completely engaged when you’re at work. With family, you may find it less difficult to simply tune out the conversation and ask the person near you to repeat what you missed, just a bit louder, […]

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My Hearing Sounds Muffled?

My Hearing Sounds Muffled?

July 5, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

You’ve been anticipating this all week: a Zoom call with your grandchildren. You’ll have a great time and catch-up with your beloved family members. But when you log in you notice, to your horror and disappointment, that you can’t hear properly. You’re wearing your hearing aids but you still can’t hear anything. You can’t believe […]

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Why do I Hear Crackling in my Ear?

Why do I Hear Crackling in my Ear?

June 28, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

Crackling in your ear? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing sounds in your ear can all be symptoms of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s some info. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping sounds that seem to come from nowhere? If you use hearing aids, it may mean that they need adjustment or aren’t properly fitted. […]

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Can Brain Atrophy be Related to Hearing Loss?

Can Brain Atrophy be Related to Hearing Loss?

June 20, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

As we age we begin to have trouble hearing clearly and we typically just accept it as a normal part of aging. Maybe we begin to turn the volume up on the TV or keep asking our grandchildren to speak up when they’re talking to us, or perhaps we begin to forget things? Loss of […]

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7 Ways to Get Ready for Your Hearing Exam

7 Ways to Get Ready for Your Hearing Exam

June 13, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aid Discovery Test Info

You completely forgot your hearing aid discovery test tomorrow, but that’s not really unusual, you’re very busy. It’s a good thing we sent you a reminder text so you should have a few hours to prepare. So… what should you do? Hearing tests aren’t like those days in college or high school where you’d have […]

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Wearing Your Hearing Aid While Doing Summer Activities

Wearing Your Hearing Aid While Doing Summer Activities

June 6, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

You’re planning a really active summer. Plenty of beach time and lots of swimming for sure. You’ll take in some live entertainment, you’ll get lots of exercise jogging or possibly playing some tennis, then it’s time to get to the grill. Your schedule will be rather full. So it’s crucial that your hearing aids are […]

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How Can Hearing Loss Impact Driving Habits?

How Can Hearing Loss Impact Driving Habits?

June 1, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Keep your eyes on the road. Obviously, it’s good advice, but it doesn’t say much about your other senses. Your ears, for example, are doing a ton of work while you’re driving, helping you keep track of other vehicles, calling your attention to information on your dashboard, and keeping you connected with the other people […]

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Tips for Getting Used to Your New Hearing Aid

Tips for Getting Used to Your New Hearing Aid

May 3, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

You finally got your new hearing aids. You’re so excited to be able to dive into your social life again. No more missed transitions or unclear conversations. But there’s an issue: everything sounds just a little off. That’s because it’ll likely take you a while to adjust to a new pair of hearing aids. Often, […]

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