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Can Sensitivity to Loud Sound be a Symptom of Hearing Loss?

Can Sensitivity to Loud Sound be a Symptom of Hearing Loss?

October 4, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

If you have a partner with neglected hearing loss, you appreciate that getting their attention can be… a problem. First, you try to use their name. “Greg”, you say, but you used a regular, inside volume level, so you get no reply. You try raising your volume and saying Greg’s name again but he still […]

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You Could Have an Increased Risk of Hearing Loss With These Chemicals

You Could Have an Increased Risk of Hearing Loss With These Chemicals

September 27, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

There are many commonly recognized causes of hearing loss, but few people realize the dangers that some chemicals present to their hearing. While there are several groups of people at risk, people in industries such as textiles, petroleum, automotive, plastics, and metal fabrication have greater exposure. You can protect your quality of life by being […]

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What’s a Safe Volume to Listen to Music on Your headphones?

What’s a Safe Volume to Listen to Music on Your headphones?

September 19, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Aiden enjoys music. While he’s out running, he listens to Pandora, while working it’s Spotify, and he has a playlist for everything he does: cardio, cooking, gaming, you name it. His entire life has a soundtrack and it’s playing on his headphones. But lasting hearing damage might be happening as a result of the very […]

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Are my Sleep Problems and my Tinnitus Triggered by Anxiety?

Are my Sleep Problems and my Tinnitus Triggered by Anxiety?

September 13, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

You first notice the sound when you’re in bed attempting to sleep: Your ear has a whooshing or throbbing in it. The sound is rhythmic and tuned in to your heartbeat. And once you hear that sound, you can’t tune it out. It keeps you awake, which is not good because you need your sleep […]

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Hearing Loss in One Ear – Possible Causes

Hearing Loss in One Ear – Possible Causes

September 7, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Because you’re so cool, you rocked out in the front row for the entire rock concert last night. It’s fun, although it’s not good for your ears which will be ringing when you wake up in the morning. (That part’s less fun.) But what if you awaken and can only hear out of one ear? […]

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Every New Hearing Aid Owner Tends to Make These 9 Errors

Every New Hearing Aid Owner Tends to Make These 9 Errors

August 30, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Congrats! You’ve just become the proud owner of hearing aids – a wonderful piece of modern technology. But new hearing aid owners will wish someone had told them certain things, just like with any new technology. Let’s look at nine typical mistakes new hearing aid wearers make and how to steer clear of them. 1. […]

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Is My Tinnitus Inherited?

Is My Tinnitus Inherited?

August 23, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

Are you going crazy with that tinnitus in your ears? Learn whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term referring to a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this experience. The direct translation […]

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Feel Young Again With These 10 Hearing Tips

Feel Young Again With These 10 Hearing Tips

August 15, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

There are many ways to feel younger. However, one method of staying young that isn’t always mentioned is to protect your hearing. Diet and exercise have been publicized for years as a proven way to increase your lifespan while improving your quality of life. It also helps counter heart disease, cancer, and promotes weight control. […]

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Protect Your Hearing During Noisy Summer Activities

Protect Your Hearing During Noisy Summer Activities

August 8, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Some activities are just staples of summer: Air shows, concerts, fireworks, state fairs, Nascar races, etc. As more of these activities go back to something like normal, the crowds, and the noise levels, are getting larger. But sometimes this can bring about issues. Because let’s be honest: this isn’t the first loud concert that’s caused […]

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Are There Some Symptoms of Hearing Loss That Should Throw up Red Flags?

Are There Some Symptoms of Hearing Loss That Should Throw up Red Flags?

August 1, 2022 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aid Discovery Test Info

Hearing loss can be caused by many things and is usually incredibly aggravating. There are some situations where hearing loss is caused by a more severe underlying health condition and isn’t simply the result of aging or an injury. Watch out for these hearing loss red flags There are varieties of red flags that might […]

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