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The field of hearing loss is always changing. Here’s the latest and greatest news about hearing loss, hearing solutions, and more.

AI and Hearing Aids – the Synergy

AI and Hearing Aids – the Synergy

November 8, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Test Info

When someone talks about artificial intelligence (AI), it might arouse thoughts of your favorite sci-fi movie. But today, AI is a reality that we all better get used to. With regard to hearing aids, this is especially true. The days when hearing aids simply boosted the volume and were one-size-fits-all are gone for good. AI […]

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Maybe You’re Grumpy Because of Hearing Loss

Maybe You’re Grumpy Because of Hearing Loss

October 31, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Test Info

You know you’re feeling cranky these days but you’re not really sure why. Well, it was irritating earlier this morning when you felt left out of the meeting at the office. The other night your daughter seemed annoyed with you when you asked her to turn the tv volume up over and over again leading […]

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Regular Hearing Tests are Important: Stay Tuned in to Life’s Sounds

Regular Hearing Tests are Important: Stay Tuned in to Life’s Sounds

October 23, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Test Info

Subtle changes in your hearing can be hard to detect because of how gradually hearing loss normally progresses. Although children are frequently tested, the majority of adults don’t even think about scheduling a hearing test like they would their vision. You wouldn’t ignore a decline in your eyesight, so why wouldn’t you keep track of […]

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Could Earbuds be Damaging Your Ears?

Could Earbuds be Damaging Your Ears?

October 17, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Have you ever forgotten your Earbuds in your pocket and they ended up going through the laundry or maybe lost them altogether? Now it’s so boring going for a run in the morning. You have a dull and dreary commute to work. And the audio quality of your virtual meetings suffers considerably. The old saying […]

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You Could be Missing a Lot if You’re Having Trouble Hearing at Work

You Could be Missing a Lot if You’re Having Trouble Hearing at Work

September 10, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

For just a minute, imagine that you’re working as a salesperson. Now imagine that you have a call scheduled today with a really important client. Numerous representatives from their offices have gathered to discuss whether to hire your business for the job. As the call continues, voices go up and down…and are sometimes difficult to […]

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Reducing Hearing Loss – Three Basic Steps

Reducing Hearing Loss – Three Basic Steps

September 5, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Pizza is an interesting thing. You can adjust the toppings, sauces, even the cheeses on it, but as long as it satisfies a few general criteria, it’s still a pizza. Hearing loss is similar. Symptoms and presentations are caused by numerous different issues, loud noises, genetic factors, age, or ear blockages, but as long as […]

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Regular Hearing Aid Discovery Tests Could Decrease Your Danger of Developing Dementia

Regular Hearing Aid Discovery Tests Could Decrease Your Danger of Developing Dementia

August 30, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aid Discovery Test Info

What’s the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline? Medical science has found a connection between brain health and hearing loss. It was discovered that even mild neglected hearing loss increases your risk of developing dementia. Researchers think that there may be a pathological connection between these two seemingly unrelated health issues. So how can […]

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Why is the Ringing in my Ears Louder at Night?

Why is the Ringing in my Ears Louder at Night?

August 21, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

Tinnitus often gets worse at night for the majority of the millions of individuals in the US that suffer with it. But why would this be? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears is not an actual noise but a side-effect of a medical problem like hearing loss, either permanent or temporary. Of […]

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Vacationing With Hearing Loss: Your Guide to a Safe, Enjoyable Trip!

Vacationing With Hearing Loss: Your Guide to a Safe, Enjoyable Trip!

August 15, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

There are a couple of types of vacations, right? One type is Packed with activities the whole time. These are the trips that are recalled for years later and are packed with adventure, and you head back to work more tired than you left. Then there are the relaxing types of vacations. You might not […]

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When You’re Hospitalized, Hearing Loss Can Lead to Complications

When You’re Hospitalized, Hearing Loss Can Lead to Complications

August 7, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Tom is getting a new knee and he’s super pumped! Hey, the things you get excited about change as you get older. He will be capable of moving around more freely and will have less pain with this knee replacement. So Tom goes in, the operation is a success, and Tom goes home! But that’s […]

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