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5 Tips to Keep Your Better-Hearing Resolution Going Strong

January 15, 2020

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Community Hearing Health Hearing Protection News
  • Tags: accountability partner Better Hearing health goals hearing goals hearing loss motivation new year's resolutions quality of life relationship goals Tips & Tricks visualize success

From spending more time with family and friends to taking classes at the local gym, almost everyone makes at least one New Year’s resolution. The catch? Just 8% of resolvers stick to their goals, per a Forbes story referencing University of Scranton research. No worries: If you’re aiming to hear your best in 2020, we’re […]

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10 Tips for Managing Hearing Loss

January 1, 2020

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Child Hearing Loss Hearing Health
  • Tags: communication excess noise hearing condition hearing issues hearing problems hearing technology relationships social difficulties social isolation

Hearing loss can seem daunting, with its ability to affect relationships, self‑confidence, physical health, and more. Taking charge of it, however, can go a long way toward keeping you feeling empowered and engaged. Start with these 10 helpful do’s and don’ts: Do’s DO know that you’re not alone. Hearing loss is a growing public-health challenge […]

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Ear Canal Congestion is Like Heavy Traffic

Unclogged: Getting to the Bottom of Ear Congestion

December 15, 2019

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Ear Infection Hearing Health
  • Tags: altitude pressure ear congestion ear disorders ear infection ear popping

Q: Why Do My Ears Feel So Congested? A: Good question! When folks talk about congestion, most people naturally think about nasal passageways, but ears can feel pretty plugged up, too. Let’s talk about what might be going on when ears seem clogged, how it can affect your hearing, and how you can get some […]

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Importance of Getting Hearing Tests Earlier in Life

Early Hearing Testing: 6 Reasons It Matters

December 1, 2019

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Comorbidity Disorders Hearing Health Hearing Loss
  • Tags: child development cognitive decline communication falls financial security hearing testing impact of hearing loss on adults impact of hearing loss on children quality of life relationships

There’s an old saying that “Knowing is half the battle,” and that adage couldn’t be truer when it comes to your hearing and quality of life. Hearing loss affects more than your ability to communicate, so we’re sharing six reasons to have your hearing tested sooner rather than later. FALLS — Untreated hearing impairment is […]

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Itchy Ears

Causes of Ear Itching

November 15, 2019

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Hearing Health
  • Tags: ear care how to alleviate ear itching itching due to anxiety itchy ears

Next to pain, itching is probably the most uncomfortable physical sensation we experience. It is annoying, distracting, and in some cases, absolutely maddening. When that itching occurs in a place we can’t reach, it can be difficult to find relief. Our ear canals are the most common place unreachable itching occurs, but most of us […]

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The Power of Better Hearing — Micah’s Story

The Power of Better Hearing — Micah’s Story

October 15, 2019

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Disorders Hearing Aids Hearing Health Hearing Loss News
  • Tags: care condition management confidence empathy isolation overcoming adversity positive thinking retinitis pigmentosa sensory loss social difficulties Ushers Syndrome

Treating your hearing loss benefits your life in so many ways, from building stronger relationships to advancing your career to discovering your passions and making your dreams attainable. For people born with hearing loss, these achievements are a lifelong testament to the exceptional care and support of their audiologists, as well as the importance of […]

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Hand Dryers: For Kids, Beware the Noise

Hand Dryers: For Kids, Beware the Noise

October 1, 2019

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Hearing Health Hearing Protection
  • Tags: child safety tips dangers of noise exposure earmuffs earplugs excessive noise hand dryers headphones Hearing Health hearing loss hearing protection NIHL noise-induced hearing loss noise-related hearing impairment

It’s no secret that hand dryers installed in public bathrooms can seem rather loud, but we were blown away by a young scientist’s findings when she put the volume levels of 44 automated machines to the test in restrooms across Alberta, Canada. Turns out some of those volumes can do a number on kids’ ears […]

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Fall Prevention in 5 Steps

5 Tips to Protect Against Falls

September 15, 2019

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Balance Comorbidity Hearing Health
  • Tags: Balance Balance Problems falls preventing falls risk of falling

They’re typically unexpected and can happen anytime. They sometimes end with a giggle but often are far more serious. They’re falls, and preventing them can help preserve your health and quality of life. So don’t miss this: We’ve got five simple tips for avoiding hazardous slips! According to research, falls are more common among people […]

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Why Is Hearing Loss So Sneaky?

The Sound Void: How Hearing Loss Sneaks Up on You

July 15, 2019

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Hearing Health Hearing Loss
  • Tags: can't hear high pitched noises hearing clarity hearing loss lack of clarity missing low-pitch sounds misunderstanding sounds misunderstanding words sound voids

When you come to your first appointment with us, we encourage you to bring a companion, someone who spends a lot of time with you. Why is that? Because they’re able to give us a different perspective on your hearing loss. In fact, your companion probably noticed your hearing loss — and how it was […]

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Hearing Technology: The Hip New Accessory?

Hearing Loss Affects People of All Ages

May 15, 2019

  • Posted By: Comprehensive Hearing Services
  • Categories: Hearing Hearing Accessories Hearing Aids Hearing Health Hearing Health Stigmas Hearing Loss Technology
  • Tags: hearing hearing accessories Hearing aids Hearing Health hearing loss hearing loss stigmas technology

When you think about eyeglasses, what do you think of? Most likely your own pair or those of loved ones. If you’re more fashion-minded, you might even think about that funky pair you saw recently on one of your favorite celebrities. You definitely don’t think of old age. But what about when you think of […]

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