A noisy workplace can damage hearing. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to permanent hearing loss. These levels are known as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). How does NIHL work? Loud noises damage the tiny hair cells in the inner ear that are crucial for hearing. Once damaged, these cells […]
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Your hearing aids are tiny computers; just like laptops and tablets, moisture can present a challenge. Humidity can affect hearing aids in a couple of ways. First, just like condensation that develops on a soft drink can, moisture results when warm, humid air meets the cooler metal components of your […]
Hearing loss can be related to allergies or head colds with the buildup of sinuses. While there can be severe and permanent hearing loss, at times, it is reversible. A series of steps are performed to test your hearing for doctors to determine the severity of hearing loss. These allow […]
There are three main theories for how hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline and dementia. Three Main Theories Cognitive Load – Because the brain is constantly coping with degraded sounds because its resources are dedicated to processing those sounds, this impairs its other processes such as memory and thinking. […]
Income tax filing deadlines are quickly approaching; therefore, now is the time to gather all your medical deductions receipts. Did you know that if you itemize your medical deductions on your federal income tax, your hearing aids are tax-deductible? Hearing aids, batteries, maintenance, and repairs are all deductible as itemized […]