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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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How to Get The Most Out of Your Hearing Aids

How to Get The Most Out of Your Hearing Aids

June 13, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

If you’re not really rich, a car really isn’t an impulse buy. So a great deal of research is probably the first step you take. You look at reviews, you compare prices, and you evaluate gas mileage. (You’re on Google a lot.) This amount of research makes sense! For most people who aren’t wealthy, it […]

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Diplacusis: When your hearing is in stereo

Diplacusis: When your hearing is in stereo

June 5, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

The world was rather different millions of years ago. The long-necked Diplacusis roamed this volcano-laden landscape. Diplacusis was so big, due to its long tail and neck, that no other predators were a threat. Actually, Diplodocus is the long-necked dinosaur from the Jurassic Period. When you’re hearing two sounds simultaneously, that’s a hearing condition known […]

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She’s Not Faking It: 4 Signs a Loved One Needs a Hearing Aid

She’s Not Faking It: 4 Signs a Loved One Needs a Hearing Aid

June 2, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aid Discovery Test Info

Denial is a typical first reaction. My loved one must be simply making it seem as if their hearing loss is worse than it really is. She’s not old enough for a hearing aid. Maybe, it’s become a joke between both of you. She is always requesting that you repeat what you said. You laugh […]

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Easy Ways to Protect Your Hearing This Summer

Easy Ways to Protect Your Hearing This Summer

May 23, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Finally, it’s summer!! That means it’s time to get out and enjoy all the fun experiences that the season has to provide. But don’t forget about your hearing’s health before you head out for a day on the beach, a rocking concert, or perhaps an enjoyable backyard barbecue. When you’re out enjoying summer, remember that […]

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Over the Counter Hearing Aids: Are You Taking a Chance?

Over the Counter Hearing Aids: Are You Taking a Chance?

May 16, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Remember when you used to be able to find those gallon buckets of ice cream at the grocery store? A whole gallon of ice cream, yum! But you begin to become more particular in your taste as you mature. You begin going for the more specialized ice cream: the Haagen-Daaz, the Tillamook, the Ben & […]

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Ear Wax Buildup: What You Should Understand

Ear Wax Buildup: What You Should Understand

May 8, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Don’t neglect cleaning your ears. It’s hard not to say that in your “parenting” voice. Maybe you even recall getting that advice as a kid. As you get caught up in past nostalgia, that kind of memory can take you back to simpler times. But that advice can be pretty helpful. Uncontrolled earwax buildup can […]

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