Hearing Loss Tips & Research Updates

Modern Hearing Aids Are Quite Sophisticated

December 6, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

It seems as if all our devices are getting stronger, smarter, and smaller. Generally speaking, the trend is that devices have more features and take up less space. So it’s no surprise that hearing aids are no different. Though hearing issues have many different causes, hearing issues are more prevalent amongst older people, and the […]

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Your Hearing Can be Improved by Music

November 30, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

For people who have hearing loss, the phrase “music to my ears” may have a whole new meaning. Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the University College London examined the effects of musical activities on hearing loss in children and the results of the study highlighted the effect and benefit obtained by exposing people […]

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Before The Holidays, Don’t Forget to do This

November 22, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Cinnamon and nutmeg wafting through the air. Brightly colored lights of blue, red, and green fill your home with a festive spirit. Grandchildren dancing, singing, and playing as you continue catching up with your sister, brother, cousins, and children. You don’t want to miss any of this memorable occasion. Are you ready? Is There Anything […]

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When You’re at Holiday Gatherings – Here’s How to Hear Better

November 15, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

The holidays are upon us, and big family get-togethers and dinners in crowded restaurants can be especially difficult for people with hearing loss. Not only do several people tend to talk at the same time in these settings, but they also elevate their voices to be heard over one another. Combine that with the clattering […]

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Hearing Loss Treatments Help Slow Dementia

November 8, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Susan always recognized that when she retired she would be living the active lifestyle. At 68, she’s now visited more than 12 countries and has many more on her list. On some days she can be found investigating a hiking trail with her grandkids, on others she will be volunteering at a local hospital, and […]

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Untreated Hearing Loss Connected to Premature Death

November 1, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

You likely already know that smoking isn’t good for you and neither are things like living a sedentary lifestyle. But what most people probably don’t know is that there is some convincing research that shows a link between early death and neglected hearing loss. Individual life expectancy varies widely, of course. This variance can be […]

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What is it Really Like Wearing Hearing Aids?

October 25, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Ever wish you could get the inside scoop on what hearing aids are really like? How does a hearing aid feel when you’re wearing one, what is the sound like, and what does it feel like in your ears are all questions you may want to ask someone who already has hearing aids? Here’s a […]

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The Joy of Hearing is Something we Really Love Sharing

October 18, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

YouTube has some videos you really should check out. A 7-month old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time after being fitted for a hearing aid. You may find yourself crying tears of joy when you see the smile on his face. Videos similar to this one are countless online. You feel like […]

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What’s The Best Way to Discuss Hearing Impairment With a Loved One?

October 12, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

When your mother is always several seconds too late to react to the punchline of a joke or your father stops talking on the phone because it’s too hard to hear, it is time to talk about hearing aids. Although a quarter of individuals aged 65 to 74 and 50 percent of people over the […]

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Health Issues Associated With Hearing Loss

October 5, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Your hearing health is connected to numerous other health concerns, from depression to dementia. Here are just a few of the ways your hearing is related to your health. 1. Your Hearing is Affected by Diabetes When tested with low to mid-frequency tones, individuals with diabetes were two times as likely to experience mild to […]

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