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The Use of Technology in Managing Hearing Loss

The Use of Technology in Managing Hearing Loss

May 2, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

What is a cyborg? You most likely imagine a half human, half machine when you think about cyborgs, especially if you love science fiction movies (these characters are typically cleverly used to touch on the human condition). Hollywood cyborgs can seem wildly bizarre. But actually, someone wearing something as simple as a pair of glasses […]

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Does My Hearing Aid Require Professional Repair?

Does My Hearing Aid Require Professional Repair?

April 24, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

You take good care of your hearing aids. When you go to bed, you always put them comfortably on the charger and you clean them every day. Suddenly and distressingly, your hearing aids aren’t working the way they once did. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem. Not doing any […]

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Isn’t it Time You Thought About a Hearing Aid Upgrade?

Isn’t it Time You Thought About a Hearing Aid Upgrade?

April 19, 2023 | SmartStep Hearing | Hearing Aids News

If you’re still using your older hearing aids, they may be better than no hearing aids, but they also may be costing you in some ways. Within the past few years, hearing aid technology has made substantial developments. Ten years ago many of the features of current hearing aids weren’t even on the drawing board, […]

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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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