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Overcoming Excuses: Embracing Hearing Aids for a Better Tomorrow

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Informative by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

As an audiologist, I am committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help for their hearing loss. Despite the remarkable advancements in hearing loss prevention, diagnosis, and management, many individuals still hesitate to embrace hearing aids. In this article, we will explore common excuses people make for not wearing hearing aids and emphasize the importance of …

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Enhancing Relationships through Hearing Loss Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide

In Communication, Hearing Loss by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Hearing is a fundamental sense that plays a pivotal role in our daily interactions and relationships. Imagine the joy of conversing with loved ones, the thrill of listening to music, or the satisfaction of hearing the gentle rustling of leaves on a peaceful afternoon. Unfortunately, hearing loss can gradually diminish these experiences, impacting not only our quality of life but …

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Hearing Aids Prevent Falls and Accidents

In Hearing Aids by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

The Center for Disease Control reports that the leading cause of injury-related death for everyone aged 65 years old and older is accidental falls. Every year nearly 700,000 U.S. seniors die from accidental falls. Most of us probably think of cancer and heart disease when we think of the elderly and the health issues that they face. And when we …

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Be Intentional to Create Healthy Hearing Habits

In Hearing Health, Noise, Tips & Tricks by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

Very, very rarely hearing loss is the spontaneous outcome of a tragic accident. But the vast majority of those who live with hearing loss do so thanks to prolonged exposure to dangerously loud volumes without taking appropriate precautions.  This could happen thanks to how you make your living. Some industries like mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and nightlife are notoriously risky. Or …

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What to Expect at Your Hearing Exam

In Hearing Health by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

No one can say exactly how many people live with hearing loss. This is due to a broad range of reasons that span from the deeply subconscious to the sociological. But most informed estimates believe that almost 14% of the U.S. population aged 18 and above suffers from some detectable degree of hearing loss. That is somewhere between 35-45 million …

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Nutrients That Support Hearing Health

In Hearing Health by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

The fundamentals of good health are not esoteric secrets. Everyone knows what a healthy diet consists of. Whether they choose to eat healthy or not, that’s another discussion. But rarely do people eat unhealthy because they just don’t know. And everyone knows that regular exercise and  proper sleep are the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle along with a healthy diet.  …

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Exercise to Reduce the Risk of Hearing Loss

In Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

The foundations of a healthy lifestyle are no great secret. Multi-zillion dollar industries promote all varieties of shortcuts and hacks, but everyone knows that, in the end, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and proper rest are the undeniable cornerstones of health. Someone might prefer an unhealthy option for one reason or another and then form unhealthy habits. But it is …

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Your Hearing Health is a Cornerstone of Your Overall Health

In Hearing Health by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

The Cornerstones of Overall Health  If you were to stop anyone on the street and ask them the fundamentals of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, no matter what kind of physical shape they themselves were in, pretty much anyone would tell you that the essential elements would include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and proper rest. These are hardly a secret. …

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Professions That Pose a Heightened Risk of Hearing Loss

In Hearing Loss by Christa N. Smith, Au.D., CCC-A

The Startling Statistics Why is it that less than three out of every 1,000 births involve congenital hearing loss, but among people aged 75 years old & above it is more common than not to experience hearing loss?  Almost 14% of the U.S. population aged 18 & above lives with some detectable degree of hearing loss. But studies estimate that …