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Understanding the Experience of Hearing Loss

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss by audseo

Being misinformed about hearing loss can have serious consequences. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there about hearing loss and about the people who are affected by it, which can lead to actions or decisions that are not conducive to interactions. Here, we will dispel some of the most common misconceptions about hearing loss so that you can …

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This November, Test your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month

In Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss by audseo

From vision issues and kidney problems to hearing loss, the complications of diabetes can be wide ranging. Understanding the steps to take for prevention as well as management of diabetes can help to protect from most of these complications. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas fails to produce any or not enough insulin …

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A Link between Hearing Loss and Rheumatoid Arthritis 

In Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Causes by audseo

A recent review of published findings related to rheumatoid arthritis and hearing loss was released. The stated purpose of this review is to examine the cause, or pathology, of hearing loss in rheumatoid arthritis patients as well as to discuss management. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune inflammatory disease. This means the patient’s own immune …

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Patients with Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Healthcare Costs over Time

In Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Prevention by audseo

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health determined that people with untreated hearing loss incur significantly higher healthcare costs than people without hearing loss. With an average of 46%, or $22,434 per person, more spent on healthcare over ten years, these findings are not only noteworthy but should …

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Protecting Your Child’s Hearing at School

In Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Prevention by audseo

Age related and noise related hearing loss are the most common types of hearing loss, however it is important to understand that these are gradual and oftentimes impacted by lifelong lifestyle choices. With this in mind, it is crucial to begin noise exposure education and reduction at a young age to protect hearing in the long term. Let’s look at …

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As an Invisible Condition, Hearing Loss Often Goes Ignored

In Hearing Loss by audseo

Hearing loss is a diverse condition that can impact a person at any age or degree. Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is one of the more common types of hearing loss and tends to occur gradually. Hearing loss can also happen suddenly at any point in life or it can be congenital, meaning you are born with the condition. As …

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A Link Between Gout & Hearing Loss

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Research by audseo

It’s common for your joints to hurt as we age. In fact, 24% of all adults in the United States, 58.5 million people, have arthritis. Arthritis causes your joints to feel chronically soar, however if you’ve ever experienced your joints feeling hot and very tender, to the point of being unable to bear anything touching it, it could be a …

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Headphones & Hearing Aids

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Causes, Hearing Loss Prevention by audseo

Hearing aids are truly amazing inventions which not only help millions of people hear better but have led the way in the advancement of digital miniaturization technology. When using hearing aids enjoy features such as enhanced sound, directional microphones to help you hear better in noise and background suppression. However, it can be challenging to navigate interactions with other technology …