What Does It Mean to Have "Normal" Hearing?

What Does It Mean to Have “Normal” Hearing?

Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of impaired hearing. Hearing loss is a medical condition that reduces a person’s capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. Hearing loss has become the third most common health issue that people experience today. If you struggle to hear in places with background noise, find yourself asking others to …

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A Link between Hearing Loss & Secondhand Smoke 

Are you a smoker? Most people who smoke started smoking when they were teenagers or were around older adults who smoked. It’s a hard habit to quit due to its addictive properties. Still with all the known health risks, it is always an uphill battle tackling the daunting task of trying to quit. Smoking is not only linked to lung …

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How to Help a Loved One with Hearing Loss

Do you have a sneaking suspicion that your loved one does not hear as well as they once did? Perhaps it’s your mother who isn’t able to hear her grandchildren speak, or your husband might ask you to repeat four times until he understands you. It is difficult to see a loved one’s hearing abilities decline, and difficulties with listening …