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Why is the Ringing in my Ears Louder at Night?

Why is the Ringing in my Ears Louder at Night?

August 21, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

Tinnitus often gets worse at night for the majority of the millions of individuals in the US that suffer with it. But why would this be? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears is not an actual noise but a side-effect of a medical problem like hearing loss, either permanent or temporary. Of […]

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Vacationing With Hearing Loss: Your Guide to a Safe, Enjoyable Trip!

Vacationing With Hearing Loss: Your Guide to a Safe, Enjoyable Trip!

August 15, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

There are a couple of types of vacations, right? One type is Packed with activities the whole time. These are the trips that are recalled for years later and are packed with adventure, and you head back to work more tired than you left. Then there are the relaxing types of vacations. You might not […]

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When You’re Hospitalized, Hearing Loss Can Lead to Complications

When You’re Hospitalized, Hearing Loss Can Lead to Complications

August 7, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Tom is getting a new knee and he’s super pumped! Hey, the things you get excited about change as you get older. He will be capable of moving around more freely and will have less pain with this knee replacement. So Tom goes in, the operation is a success, and Tom goes home! But that’s […]

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Can I Use my Hearing Aid at The Same Time as my Glasses?

Can I Use my Hearing Aid at The Same Time as my Glasses?

August 1, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

You’ve likely noticed that when movies or television shows get really intense, they start using close-ups (maybe even extreme close-ups). That’s because the human face communicates a lot of information (more information than you’re probably consciously aware of). To say that human beings are really facially centered is, well, not a stretch. So it’s not […]

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Your Hearing is Faltering if You Notice Any of These 8 Discrete Signs

Your Hearing is Faltering if You Notice Any of These 8 Discrete Signs

July 17, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

It’s not like you just wake up one day, and your hearing is gone. For most individuals, hearing loss happens in degrees, especially when it is linked to the aging process. You might not recognize it’s occurring right away but some indicators do appear earlier. The early symptoms of progressive hearing loss are subtle. Identifying […]

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Concussions & Tinnitus: What’s the Connection?

Concussions & Tinnitus: What’s the Connection?

July 10, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a loud explosion close by and their ears start ringing? Well, guess what: that likely means our hero sustained at least a mild traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the part that most action movies linger on. But that ringing […]

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The Sound of a New Beginning

The Sound of a New Beginning

July 4, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aid Discovery Test Info

TikTok has some really amazing videos you’ve probably seen. Babies hearing their mother’s voices for the first time after getting a hearing aid. In some videos, the baby is hesitant initially. When the doctor attempts to place the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. Before they smile with joy, they may cry […]

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Keep Your Hearing Sharp With These Three Easy Tips

Keep Your Hearing Sharp With These Three Easy Tips

June 29, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Pizza is an interesting thing. As long as it meets a few standard criteria (crust, sauce, cheese, etc.) regardless of the toppings, it’s still pizza. Hearing loss is also like this. As long as you are having a hard time hearing sound, whether it’s a result of a blockage, age, loud noise, or anything else, […]

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Summertime is The Perfect Time to Consider Hearing Aids!

Summertime is The Perfect Time to Consider Hearing Aids!

June 19, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Have you ever slept with your bedroom window open and awoke to the beautiful sound of birds singing as the sun is coming up? Turns out, there’s a term for all those birdsongs: the dawn chorus. Birds see the sunrise and, for some reason, decide it’s time to belt out their best melody. The songs […]

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