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Why Bilateral Hearing Loss Should be Treated with Two Hearing Aids

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

Many aspects of the body rely on symmetrical functioning. Take the legs, for example. Walking becomes difficult when one leg has less ability than the other, any many people require assistive devices such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair when a knee or hip problem comes up. Other parts of the body work similarly. Your hearing uses the symmetry between …

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The Possible Link Between Exercise & Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss

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

Physical activity is linked to a wide range of positive health outcomes. Not only can you strengthen your heart and other muscles, but you can even improve brain functioning through moderate physical activity. When you hear “exercise,” your mind might gravitate to a lengthy and painful session at the gym. Quite the contrary, physical activity can be integrated into your …

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Keeping Track of Your Daily Exposure to Noise

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

Two causes are responsible for the vast majority of cases of hearing loss. The first is the natural process of aging. The condition of age-related hearing loss, otherwise known as presbycusis, is an inevitable result of growing older. Until we find an elixir of life, there is nothing to be done about this cause of hearing loss, other than getting …

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Misconceptions about Hearing Loss

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

Hearing loss affects roughly 20 percent of the global population, amounting to somewhere around 1.5 billion people. With so many affected by this condition, you might be surprised to learn that there is a vast mythology that has arisen about it. It would seem that if so many people have hearing loss, then we would have a pretty good sense …

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Prevent Falls by Treating Hearing Loss

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

become serious health concerns. Every 11 seconds, a senior will visit an emergency room seeking treatment for a fall in the US. Many of these people receive the treatment they need and can be fully mobile going forward, but others find that the fall leads to ongoing health concerns. In light of the seriousness of these incidents, it is important …

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Frequent Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss

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

When we think about noise-induced hearing loss, many of us imagine an explosion or a very loud factory. Indeed, these situations can produce sound so loud that hearing loss occurs in an instant. If the decibel level of sound reaches these heights, then it can be sufficient to damage hearing without much time going by, but relatively quieter sounds also …

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How to Become an Audiologist

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

We all have dreams of what we will do for work. Most of us are looking for something stable that has a lot of demand and won’t go out of style. If you are looking for a stable career, look no further than audiology!   It is estimated that 466 million people suffer worldwide from hearing issues and the World Health …

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Untreated Hearing Loss May Interfere with Your Relationships

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

Hearing loss can make it challenging to follow conversations or connect with loved ones. It makes you ask people to repeat themselves or give up since you just can’t understand what was said. It’s important to remember that your hearing loss doesn’t just affect you. When hearing loss leads to poor communication it interferes with your relationships. Hearing Loss Can …

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Prioritize Better Hearing in the New Year!

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

The New Year is an exciting time to reflect and set goals. Committing to protecting your hearing health is a great way to invest in your wellness. You can start with the simple step of scheduling an appointment for a hearing test! Benefits of Hearing Aids Hearing aids are the most common way hearing loss is treated. These are electronic …

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Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

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

Have you ever left a movie theater on a quiet night and noticed your ears ringing? That sound usually goes away by the morning for most people, but that doesn’t mean that hearing damage hasn’t taken place. Despite regulatory efforts, movie theaters have quite a wide range of maximum volume levels, as do the master audio tracks of blockbuster movies. …