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Five Tips For Hearing Aid Care

Five Tips For Hearing Aid Care

March 5, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

It most likely seems like a simple thing to care for your hearing aids. When you first obtained your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. Most hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to regular hearing aid maintenance. Still, getting all of that information at once […]

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As We Get Older, Does Our Hearing Loss Worsen?

As We Get Older, Does Our Hearing Loss Worsen?

February 27, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions impacting all adults as they get older, but it is a gradual process. Actually, over one half of those 75 and older have a hard time hearing. Presbycusis Presbycusis is defined as age-related hearing loss or […]

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Does Insomnia Affect Hearing Loss?

Does Insomnia Affect Hearing Loss?

February 19, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Sleepless nights are no fun. Particularly when it occurs frequently. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how exhausted you’ll be the next day. Medical professionals call this kind of chronic sleeplessness “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of chronic insomnia will add up, negatively impacting […]

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Your Risk of Hearing Loss is Raised by Diabetes

Your Risk of Hearing Loss is Raised by Diabetes

February 12, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

You may be familiar with the numerous aspects contributing to hearing loss, like the impact of getting older, genetic predisposition within families, or prolonged exposure to loud noises. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes is not as well known. Let’s dig a little bit deeper into that. How is your risk of developing […]

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Does Cold Weather Affect Hearing Aid Performance?

Does Cold Weather Affect Hearing Aid Performance?

February 6, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Lots of individuals really enjoy winter! Alright, it can definitely be a bummer if you have to get somewhere. Or if you don’t have the proper gear (or proper infrastructure). But during those chilly winter months, you can find plenty of enjoyable things to do. Don’t believe us? Well, here are just a few examples […]

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The Truth About Ear Candling

The Truth About Ear Candling

January 30, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Everybody loves a quick fix, especially when the fix is also a DIY fix. Sink Leaking? Just search YouTube for the right plumbing tutorial, go get the recommended tools, and get to work! A plumber would probably be a bit more efficient but then you wouldn’t get that feeling of self-satisfaction that comes with doing […]

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The Truth About Cheap “Hearing Aids”

The Truth About Cheap “Hearing Aids”

January 24, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

There are a couple different ways to interpret the word “cheap hearing aids”. On the one hand, it implies affordability, a wise choice for a budget-conscious individual. Conversely, it indicates low-quality, turning a seemingly economical purchase into a not-so-smart decision, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical […]

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Can You Develop Hearing Loss From Chemotherapy?

Can You Develop Hearing Loss From Chemotherapy?

January 16, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Test Info

There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. As a result, patients receiving cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as insignificant. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s an essential thing to keep in mind. […]

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When do I Need a Hearing Aid?

When do I Need a Hearing Aid?

January 8, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Recognizing when you need some medical advice is typically fairly easy. When you break a bone, for instance, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the scenario). With scenarios like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t an option. If you want your bones to mend correctly, you need […]

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Your Guide to Safe Driving With Hearing Loss

Your Guide to Safe Driving With Hearing Loss

January 1, 2024 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Lots of older people have hearing loss, but does that mean it’s unsafe for them to drive? Driving habits differ amongst different individuals so the response isn’t straightforward. While hearing loss is a component to consider when driving a vehicle, a skilled driver is still proficient even if they need to adjust the volume on […]

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