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Can Tinnitus be Cured by Using Hearing Aids?

Can Tinnitus be Cured by Using Hearing Aids?

July 26, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

It’s often unclear what’s triggering tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing in your ears). But one thing we know for certain is that if you have hearing loss your probability of experiencing tinnitus rises. According to HLAA as much as 90 percent of individuals who experience tinnitus also have hearing loss. As you probably realize, your […]

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If You’re a Musician, Your Health Could be Harmed by This

If You’re a Musician, Your Health Could be Harmed by This

July 20, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

International reggae music icon, Bob Marley, has a quote that has no doubt resonated with musicians and music lovers of all genres. Marley said the following regarding the power of music: “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” While physical pain might not accompany the music received by adoring […]

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How do I Know What Kind of Hearing Protection to Use?

How do I Know What Kind of Hearing Protection to Use?

July 13, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

A noisy workplace isn’t very good for your ears (or your focus, for that matter). Even moderate noise, when experienced for many hours a day, can start to weaken your hearing health. That’s why it’s pretty smart to start asking questions like, “what level of hearing protection should I use”? Many of us probably didn’t […]

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Neglecting This Will Affect Your Mental Health

Neglecting This Will Affect Your Mental Health

July 6, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

New studies have demonstrated a strong connection between hearing loss and mental health. And there’s something else that both of these conditions have in common – health professionals and patients often fail to recognize and treat them. For millions of people who are looking for solutions to mental health problems, identifying this relationship could bring […]

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Your Health Can be Significantly Impacted by Neglected Hearing Loss

Your Health Can be Significantly Impacted by Neglected Hearing Loss

June 28, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

You can wind up in the hospital if you don’t properly manage your hearing loss symptoms. I know that sounds like an exaggeration. Most individuals think of hearing loss as an inconvenience that makes it tough to hear the TV or what somebody is saying at worst But current research is causing alarm about the […]

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You Should Pay Attention to These Tinnitus Symptoms

You Should Pay Attention to These Tinnitus Symptoms

June 22, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

“Why do I hear a ringing noise in my ears?” “How can I make that noise go away?” If you find yourself making these kinds of statements, you might have tinnitus, a common hearing problem that causes you to hear noises or perceive a sound that others can’t hear. You’re not by yourself. Tinnitus is […]

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Tricks to Preventing Hearing Loss

Tricks to Preventing Hearing Loss

June 14, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

You’ve most likely already recognized that your hearing is failing. Hearing loss often progresses because of decisions you make without recognizing they’re impacting your hearing. With a few simple lifestyle changes, many types of hearing loss can be avoided. Let’s look at six surprising secrets that will help you preserve your hearing. 1. Regulate Your […]

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Surprise: This is The Most Prevalent Workplace Injury

Surprise: This is The Most Prevalent Workplace Injury

June 7, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Each year, roughly 2 million workplace injuries are documented. Usually, we think about a hand caught in a piece of machinery or a flying projectile when we consider work-related injuries. But the most prevalent workplace injury is much more pernicious and often goes unreported. Over the course of several years, it will sneak up slowly […]

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Why You Can’t Understand Conversation, But You Can Hear Soft Sounds

Why You Can’t Understand Conversation, But You Can Hear Soft Sounds

May 31, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Hearing loss issues aren’t always resolved by cranking the volume up. Here’s something to think about: Many people are capable of hearing really soft sounds, but can’t make out conversations. That’s because hearing loss is often irregular. You generally lose certain frequencies but are able to hear others, and that can make speech sound muffled. […]

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Hearing Loss is Increasing, Even Among The Young

Hearing Loss is Increasing, Even Among The Young

May 25, 2021 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Scientists think that 20-somethings with hearing aids will soon become more common as hearing loss is a public health concern. When you think of extreme hearing loss, thoughts of elderly people might come to mind. But all age groups have seen a recent rise in hearing loss during the last few years. Hearing loss clearly […]

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