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Why Getting Your Ears Tested Regularly Can Enhance Your Mood

Why Getting Your Ears Tested Regularly Can Enhance Your Mood

April 10, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aid Discovery Test Info

Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can be alleviated simply by using hearing aids and assistive listening devices. However, hearing loss often goes undiagnosed and unaddressed. This can result in greater depression rates and feelings of solitude in those with hearing loss. It can also cause a breakdown in personal and professional relationships, which […]

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How Audiobooks Can be a Significant Part of Auditory Training

How Audiobooks Can be a Significant Part of Auditory Training

April 3, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Books-on-tape was what we used to call them, way back when. Back then, obviously, we didn’t even have CDs never mind streaming services. These days, they have a much better name; audiobooks. An audiobook allows you to read a book by, well, listening to it. It’s sort of like having someone read a book aloud […]

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Those Late Night Bar Trips Could be Contributing to Your Tinnitus

Those Late Night Bar Trips Could be Contributing to Your Tinnitus

March 27, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Tinnitus Articles

Do you recollect the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you likely heard the story of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around providing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that isn’t the entire truth. The authentic Johnny Appleseed (whose […]

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If You want to Enjoy Your Life, Keep that Hearing Aid Turned on!

If You want to Enjoy Your Life, Keep that Hearing Aid Turned on!

March 6, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

As we get older, we all recognize that hearing loss and specific mental health challenges can progress in spite of a healthy, active lifestyle. And scientists have recognized a strong link between the two that shouldn’t be dismissed and it will help if you don’t switch that hearing aid off. Depression is two times as […]

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I’m Going Crazy With This Itchy Ear

I’m Going Crazy With This Itchy Ear

February 28, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Have you ever had an itch that you just couldn’t scratch? Okay, there are two ways to consider it: First, you consider something you always wanted to do with your life but you never got around to (skydiving, for example). Or, if you’re a bit less of a romantic, you consider that spot on your […]

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Is Ear Protection Recommended for Musicians?

Is Ear Protection Recommended for Musicians?

February 21, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Musicians rock. Their songs bring us so much happiness. The downside is that music is pretty much always loud, in fact, many people like it better that way. The musicians themselves are at an increased risk of hearing damage since they are subjected to loud music just about every day. As you grow older, you’ll […]

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Types, Facts, and Results of Hearing Aid Discovery Tests

Types, Facts, and Results of Hearing Aid Discovery Tests

February 13, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aid Discovery Test Info

Diagnosing hearing loss by yourself is pretty much impossible. As an example, you can’t really assess your level of hearing by merely putting your ear next to a speaker. Which means that if you want to understand what’s going on with your hearing, you have to get it tested. But there’s no need to be […]

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Hearing Loss Doesn’t Need to Negatively Impact Your Relationship

Hearing Loss Doesn’t Need to Negatively Impact Your Relationship

February 6, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

The majority of people don’t want to talk about the effect hearing loss has on relationships, even though it’s a problem many people deal with. Hearing loss can create communication barriers that result in misunderstandings and aggravation for both partners. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner isn’t it the perfect time to show your […]

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