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Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) People with vestibular disorders often experience problems with vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbance, and/or imbalance. Symptoms due to vestibular disorders can diminish quality of life and impact all aspects of daily living. They also c...
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Nov
Can Better Hearing Beat Fatigue?
Plenty of factors can contribute to fatigue, like lack of sleep or exercise. But did you know hearing loss also plays a role? It's true, and has to do with “cognitive load. ” Cognitive load refers to the amount of mental effort being used in the working memory: t...
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Audiologist vs. Hearing Aid Dispenser
What is the difference between an Audiologist and a Hearing Aid Dispenser? There has been a lot of consumer confusion over professional roles in the diagnosing and treatment of hearing loss. It is still common today for someone to get screened, tested, or fitted with a hearing ai...
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Nov
Ménière’s Disease
What is Ménière's disease? Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear. The symptoms of Méni&...
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The Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss
Many people are aware that their hearing has deteriorated but are reluctant to seek help. Perhaps they don't want to acknowledge the problem, are embarrassed, or believe that they can “get by” without using a hearing aid. And, unfortunately, too many wait years...
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Are You Taking Ototoxic Medications?
Certain medications can damage the ear, resulting in hearing loss, ringing in the ear or balance disorders. These drugs are considered “ototoxic”. There are more than 200 known ototoxic medications (prescription and over-the-counter) on the market today. These include...
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Nov
More Facts About Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a major public health issue that is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. Gradual hearing loss can affect people of all ages — varying from mild to profound. Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well you c...
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Facts About Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition in older Americans, after hypertension and arthritis. 1 in 3 people over the age of 60 have hearing loss. 1 in 6 Baby Boomers (ages 49-68) have hearing loss. 1 in 14 Generation Xers (ages 37-48) already have hearing loss...
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How Do We Hear?
Hearing is one of the five senses. It is a complex process of picking up sound and attaching meaning to it. The ability to hear is critical to understanding the world around us. The human ear is a fully developed part of our bodies at birth and responds to sounds that are very fa...
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What are the Effects of Mild Hearing Loss?
A mild hearing loss is typically classified as a hearing loss of 26 to 45 decibels on the audiogram. Hearing loss is often a gradual and painless process. It may seem as though your ears feel plugged or that people are mumbling. If someone is close enough to a person with mild he...
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