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Plugged Up Feeling

NewsBy Chris MichelsApril 26, 2021

Why do my ears feel plugged? If you’ve ever flown, you most likely know the sensation of your ears plugging up. Irritating, right? Here’s why that happens. The most common reason for ears to feel clogged or plugged is due to something called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Eustachian is pronounced “You-Station”). The Eustachian tube connects the…

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When to get a hearing test

NewsBy Chris MichelsApril 13, 2021

Should you get a hearing test? Do you ever feel like the people you’re talking to are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you having to ask others to repeat themselves frequently? Or maybe you’re struggling to follow a conversation when there is background noise? If so, these could be indicators that you have a…

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The hearing aid that detects falls and sends alerts.

NewsBy Chris MichelsJanuary 24, 2021

If you’re an older adult — or care for someone who is — falling is likely high on your list ofworries. And for good reason. According to the National Council on Aging:• Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-relatedinjury.• Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal…

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Loneliness And Hearing Loss

NewsBy Chris MichelsJanuary 14, 2021

One in five with hearing loss feel lonely, and it’s affecting their health.By Archelle Georgiou Loneliness has typically been thought of like most other human emotions — fleeting andvirtually harmless. While short periods of loneliness may not have negative effects, prolongedloneliness is toxic and increases the risk of dying by 26%. In fact, loneliness is…

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