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The Sound of Health: How Your Hearing Health Determines Your Overall Well-being

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

In the intricate symphony of human health, hearing often plays a harmonious but overlooked role. We tend to take our hearing for granted until it’s compromised, but the truth is, your hearing health significantly impacts your overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the intricate connection between hearing and general health, the latest advancements in hearing loss prevention, diagnosis, …

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What People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew

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

As hearing professionals, it is our duty to provide the best possible care and support to those with hearing loss. Understanding the challenges and needs of people with hearing loss is crucial for effective care. In this article, we’ll explore the basic facts that individuals with hearing loss wish you knew. We will also delve into the latest advancements in …

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Breaking the Silence: Why People Avoid Hearing Tests and the Path to Better Hearing Health

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

As a dedicated audiologist, I have spent years helping individuals regain their quality of life through better hearing health. Yet, one of the most concerning aspects of my practice is the number of people who avoid getting their hearing tested. Despite significant advancements in hearing loss prevention, diagnosis, and management, the reluctance to address hearing issues remains widespread. In this …

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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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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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Limit Your Exposure to Noise Each Day

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

Nothing Beats Prevention  Hearing loss impacts many more people than most people assume. It is an invisible disability, meaning you cannot see that someone suffers from hearing loss simply by looking at them. And it is, in fact, rare that someone is born with congenital hearing loss. This happens in less than three out of every 1,000 births in the …

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What People with Hearing Loss Wish You Knew

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

It is true that hearing loss is far more common than most people are likely to assume. But it is still the source of quite a bit of mystery to those who have not yet had direct experience with it. Hearing loss is, in fact, common enough that eventually everyone will know someone experiencing it, if they are lucky enough …