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Why You Should Keep an Eye on Your Aunt’s Hearing

Why You Should Keep an Eye on Your Aunt’s Hearing

September 7, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

You expect certain things as your loved ones get older: Hair changing colors, the need for bifocals, stories about “When I was your age”. Another change typically associated with aging is hearing loss. This happens for numerous reasons: Some medications or medical treatments such as chemotherapy that cause structural damage to the ear, exposure to […]

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3 Things You Should Know About Hearing Protection

3 Things You Should Know About Hearing Protection

August 31, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Is your hearing protection failing to safeguard your hearing? Here are 3 things to look out for. Despite your best attempts, you can sometimes encounter things that can mess with your hearing protection, both at home and at work. And that can be discouraging. You’re attempting to do the right thing after all. You put […]

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Forget 312 Batteries – Why You Should Consider Rechargeable

Forget 312 Batteries – Why You Should Consider Rechargeable

August 23, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

From cameras to phones to music players, how we power our electronics has progressed. A robust, rechargeable hearing aid battery is finally realizing the hopes of hearing aid makers to replace the antiquated disposable power sources of the past. Disposable hearing aid batteries have traditionally been the power source of choice amongst manufacturers, with size […]

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Surprise – Your Career Can be Derailed by This

Surprise – Your Career Can be Derailed by This

August 17, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

During the typical working years, many people build much of their perceived self-worth up around their job. They base their self-image on what type of job they do, what position they have, and how much they earn. When somebody asks “so what do you do?”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind. It probably […]

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Caring For This is Essential to Your Mental Health

Caring For This is Essential to Your Mental Health

August 10, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Are you aware that about one out of three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 is affected by hearing loss and half of them are over 75? But even though so many people are impacted by hearing loss, 70% of them have never used hearing aids and for people under the age of […]

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This is The Number One Thing That Veterans Suffer From

This is The Number One Thing That Veterans Suffer From

August 2, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

When the men and women of our armed forces come home from service, they often suffer from physical, emotional, and mental difficulties. While healthcare for veterans is an ongoing discussion, relatively little attention has been paid to the most prevalent disabilities diagnosed in veterans: Hearing loss and tinnitus. Even if you take into account age […]

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Can Tinnitus be Cured by Using Hearing Aids?

Can Tinnitus be Cured by Using Hearing Aids?

July 26, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

It’s often unclear what’s triggering tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing in your ears). But one thing we know for certain is that if you have hearing loss your probability of experiencing tinnitus rises. According to HLAA as much as 90 percent of individuals who experience tinnitus also have hearing loss. As you probably realize, your […]

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If You’re a Musician, Your Health Could be Harmed by This

If You’re a Musician, Your Health Could be Harmed by This

July 20, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

International reggae music icon, Bob Marley, has a quote that has no doubt resonated with musicians and music lovers of all genres. Marley said the following regarding the power of music: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” While physical pain might not accompany the music received by adoring […]

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How do I Know What Kind of Hearing Protection to Use?

How do I Know What Kind of Hearing Protection to Use?

July 13, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

A noisy workplace isn’t very good for your ears (or your focus, for that matter). Even moderate noise, when experienced for many hours a day, can start to weaken your hearing health. That’s why it’s pretty smart to start asking questions like, “what level of hearing protection should I use”? Many of us probably didn’t […]

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Neglecting This Will Affect Your Mental Health

Neglecting This Will Affect Your Mental Health

July 6, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

New studies have demonstrated a strong connection between hearing loss and mental health. And there’s something else that both of these conditions have in common – health professionals and patients often fail to recognize and treat them. For millions of people who are looking for solutions to mental health problems, identifying this relationship could bring […]

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