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Do They Make Hearing Aids That Are Waterproof?

Do They Make Hearing Aids That Are Waterproof?

April 26, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

You enjoy swimming and are all about going into the water. When you were a kid, everyone said you were part fish because you loved to swim so much the pool was your second home. Today, the water sounds a little… louder… than usual. And that’s when you realize you may have made a mistake: […]

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5 Ways to Protect Your Hearing

5 Ways to Protect Your Hearing

April 18, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Your sense of hearing is crucial in your life and when you lose it, there will be no natural way for it to return But somehow, hearing loss frequently goes neglected and uncontrolled in the general population. As a matter of fact, permanent hearing loss impacts one out of eight individuals (about 30 million people) […]

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The Surprising Connection Between Hearing Aids and Your Love Life

The Surprising Connection Between Hearing Aids and Your Love Life

April 11, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Intimacy isn’t normally the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hearing aids. We understand. These little devices are usually presented in rather concrete terms. Less defined expressions including poetry, music, and art are more suited to the subject of love. And yet, the two are inextricably connected to the point where […]

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The First Signs of Age Related Hearing Loss

The First Signs of Age Related Hearing Loss

April 4, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

It’s commonly said that hearing loss is a gradual process. It can be quite insidious for this exact reason. Your hearing doesn’t deteriorate in big leaps but rather in tiny steps. So if you’re not watching closely, it can be challenging to keep track of the decrease in your hearing. Because of this, it’s important […]

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Why Homeopathic Treatments For Hearing Loss Are a Bad Plan

Why Homeopathic Treatments For Hearing Loss Are a Bad Plan

March 21, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

If you cut your leg, it heals. Before too long, your stubbed toe will feel better. Even a broken bone will heal if properly set. But what if your hearing is damaged? Does the inner ear heal itself? Can you get your hearing back? Can that healing be helped by homeopathic treatments? What is homeopathic […]

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Protecting Hearing With This is Something Even the Young Should do

Protecting Hearing With This is Something Even the Young Should do

March 15, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Hearing loss is commonly considered an older person’s problem – in fact, it’s estimated that almost 50% of people aged 75 and older copes with some kind of hearing loss. But studies show that younger individuals are at risk for hearing loss – and, alarmingly, they are losing their hearing in spite of the fact […]

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How to Find Affordable Hearing Aids

How to Find Affordable Hearing Aids

March 8, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

We all enjoy a good bargain. But when it involves your health, be careful what you buy and keep your eye on the little details. We know, it’s confusing, the names are very similar, but hearing aids and hearing amplifiers are not equivalent. And your general hearing and health could suffer major consequences if you […]

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The Yearly Visit You Likely Forgot to Schedule

The Yearly Visit You Likely Forgot to Schedule

February 28, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aid Discovery Test Info

You will still see your eye doctor yearly even if you already wear eyeglasses. Because your eyes change as time passes. Like the rest of your body, your eyes aren’t fixed and neither are your ears. That’s why, even after you’ve invested in hearing aids, it’s important to continue to have your ears checked just […]

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Cannabinoids and Tinnitus – What’s the Connection?

Cannabinoids and Tinnitus – What’s the Connection?

February 22, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

Over the last several decades the public opinion about cannabinoids and marijuana has changed significantly. Many states now allow the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal purposes. The concept that some states (fewer) even allow the recreational use of pot would have been unimaginable a decade ago. Any compounds produced by the […]

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