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All About Hearing Protection

In Ear Health, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

One of the most effective ways you can reduce your risk of developing hearing loss is by wearing hearing protection. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common medical condition that people experience today. Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of impaired hearing. A common cause of hearing loss is exposure to loud noise. We are constantly absorbing and …

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Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Mood?

In Hearing Loss by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports. About 2 percent of adults aged 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss while the rate increases to 8.5 percent for adults aged 55 to …

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Keeping Your Hearing Aids Dry

In Hearing Aid Technology, Hearing Aids by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Hearing aids are essential devices for people with hearing loss. These devices are highly durable and last 5-7 years. But they can be impacted by daily wear and tear which affects their longevity and performance. One of the most common ways hearing aids can be damaged is through water and moisture. Whether you are walking in the rain or navigating humid subway stations, exposure to …

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Are Two Hearing Aids Better Than One? 

In Hearing Aids by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Treating hearing loss is a major investment in your health and wellness. One of the most common questions about hearing loss treatment is if two hearing aids are better than one. The short answer is yes, oftentimes two hearing aids is what is recommended to fully support your hearing in everyday environments.  Why Two Hearing Aids? There are several reasons two hearing aids are better …

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Hunters and Hearing Loss

In Hearing Loss by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Loud noise exposure is a common cause of hearing loss. There are a range of activities we regularly engage in that produce excessive noise. An example of this is hunting, a sport that involves using loud rifles. If you are a hunter, you are at an increased risk of developing hearing loss. It is important to practice safety measures that protect your hearing health and …

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Prioritize Better Hearing in the New Year!

In Uncategorized by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

The new year is a great opportunity to start prioritizing better hearing! Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is one of the most common conditions people experience. But it is still widely undertreated. In fact, only a third of people who can benefit from treatment actually receive it. Delayed treatment can have multifaceted effects on health and quality of life. So beginning the new …

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Hand Dryers Can Hurt Kids’ Ears

In Uncategorized by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Hand dryers are a key item found in many public restrooms. While they help dry hands, did you know these devices can harm hearing health? Hand dryers are so loud that they can actually contribute to the development of noise induced hearing loss. Hearing loss is a medical condition that reduces capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound. This can have multifaceted …

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Osteoporosis and Sudden Hearing Loss

In Uncategorized by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Nearly 1 in 6 people have some degree of hearing loss. The third most common medical condition people live with today, hearing loss can have significant effects on everyday life. This includes straining communication, relationships, social life, and increasing health risks. Identifying and treating factors that increase the risk of developing hearing loss is an important preventative strategy. Extensive research shows that a number of …

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What to Ask During A Hearing Consultation

In Hearing Loss by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

If you are ready to embark on the path toward treatment for hearing loss, congratulations! That decision to schedule a hearing test is one of the most important decisions you can make regarding your hearing health. Our hearing healthcare providers will guide you through the process, beginning with an examination and consultation. Once we have an assessment of your needs, we can point you toward …

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Hearing Loss and Sleep

In Hearing Loss by Jeff Baller, Au.D., CCC-A

Sleep researchers engage with the mysterious bodily function that happens every night. Though we know a lot about the importance of sleep for health and mental wellbeing, it is less clear what is happening while we sleep. Brain imaging gives us a clue into the activity of the sleeping mind, but our awareness remains ready to jump to action despite its apparent obliviousness. Although closing …