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Nov

Spring Allergies

Spring is beautiful, but it's also a key time of year for seasonal allergies. As plants release pollen, millions of people start to sniffle and sneeze. The biggest spring allergy trigger is pollen. Trees, grasses, and weeds release these tiny grains into the air to fertiliz...

Nov

Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Voice

For some people, untreated hearing loss may actually influence and change the way their voice sounds all together — to themselves and to others. Patients with hearing loss can also develop a flat tone to their voice with little modulation or inflection as they are not able...

Nov

Brain Awareness Week: Hearing and the Brain

In celebration of Brain Awareness Week, we want to highlight the importance of how our brain and ears work together to help us communicate and enjoy everyday luxuries, like listening to music. Because not only is our brain a key player in our ability to hear, but hearing has a p...

Nov

What is an Allergy?

Most people are familiar with the phrase “I have allergies. ” Either they've heard it used in passing by friends and family, or they’ve become frequent users of it themselves. But what exactly does that mean? What is an allergy? Contrary to some beliefs, a...

Nov

World Hearing Day 2019

World Hearing Day, an observance designated by the World Health Organization, aims to raise awareness and promote ear and hearing care across the world. The 2019 World Hearing Day theme is “Check Your Hearing! ” This aims to draw attention to the importance of early id...

Nov

Keep Your Voice Healthy At Work

If you work in a call center for example, your job depends on your voice, and you are considered an occupational voice user. Your voice is the only tool you have to convey your company's message. Whether your call center is in retail, finance, technical support, bill colle...

Nov

Why Are Restaurants So Loud?

Have you noticed conversations have become more and more difficult in modern restaurants? If you have, you're not alone. Industrial style restaurants using hard materials such as concrete and metal, which are not known for their ability to absorb sound, have become quite tr...

Nov

The Correct Way to Use a Nasal Spray

Spray at an angle into the nasal cavity with the nozzle pointed towards the ear. Do not sniff in, it's important the spray liquid remains in the nasal cavity and not swallowed, the product simply will not work if the spray enters the throat. Remember, it may take up to two ...

Nov

February is Smart Healthcare Consumer Month

February is about more than just valentines and chocolate. It's also a month to promote the importance of being a smart healthcare consumer and all the ways in which we can benefit our health without breaking the bank. One of the most important aspects of being a smart con...

Nov

Skip Chocolate to Avoid Heartburn this Valentine’s Day

Certain foods can be problematic for those who suffer from acid reflux. Unfortunately, when it comes to acid reflux, chocolate is a triple threat. It is high in cocoa, fat, and stimulants (caffeine and theobromine) - all of which contribute to acid reflux. This time of yea...

Nov

Allergy Questionnaire

Symptoms of allergies can often overlap with those caused by other illnesses such as colds or the flu. Because of this, it can often be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of your suffering. If you answer any number of the following statements TRUE, allergies could be causing ...

Nov

January is Thyroid Awareness Month

Did you know your thyroid gland makes hormones that help control the function of many of your body's organs, including your heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and skin? Making sure that your thyroid gland is healthy is important to your body’s overall well-being. An estima...

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