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Q&A: Does Caffeine Affect Hearing and Balance?

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Loss

Q: Is caffeine harmful? A: This is one of the most loaded questions about everyday health. Many studies have been conducted on the effects of caffeine on the body. Some of these effects are positive and some are negative. Some...

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7 Poets With Hearing Loss

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Loss

Take in Some Stanzas for National Poetry Month in April It’s April, and that means poetry! Make it official, outspoken (#NationalPoetryMonth), or under the radar, but whatever you do, celebrate these poets with hearing loss and singular voices.   Gael...

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Erectile Dysfunction and Hearing Loss

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Loss

Quality of life is something that’s on everyone’s minds these days. How to live better, feel better, and make the most of the relationships and activities we enjoy. It’s no secret that health concerns can present challenges that affect our...

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How Loud Is It?

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

When Breaking Out the Power Tools, Protect Your Ears Since childhood, you’ve probably heard the warnings about loud noises and hearing loss. Maybe you’ve even experienced the sensation of ear pain, ringing in the ears, a headache, or a moment...

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Hearing Loss and the Great Outdoors

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Loss

Be prepared to tackle your outdoor summer activities safely Human hearing is remarkable. It can detect frequencies between 20 and 20,000 Hz and is highly adept at distinguishing familiar sounds from unfamiliar ones, alerting you to potential danger, and decoding...

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Q: Allergies and Hearing Loss — What’s the Connection?

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Loss

A: This is a great question! Let’s start with some allergy basics.   Allergies An allergy is when your body’s defenses overreact to something that is not typically harmful. These are called allergens, and common ones include latex, pet dander,...

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This Mask Supports Effective Communication

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Loss

Which Mask Can Help You Be Heard? You probably chose your go-to masks based on safety and comfort. However, communicating while wearing a mask can be tricky — so how do you know which type of mask is best for...

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Seven Famous Women With Hearing Loss

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Loss

Marlee Matlin A celebrated actress who lost her hearing to a childhood illness, Matlin has been a vocal advocate for the deaf for over 30 years and is one of the most recognizable faces of hearing loss. She won an...

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Celebrating Black History Month: 10 Notables With Hearing Loss

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Loss

Time to Get Inspired With more than 1.5 billion people touched by hearing loss — including some 3.6 million in Canada alone — many icons in pop culture, politics, academics, and beyond have experienced this issue in their own lives. For Black...

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Q&A: How Can I Help a Loved One With Hearing Loss?

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Better Hearing Center // Posted in Hearing Loss

Get a Head Start With These Inspiring Ideas Paying It Forward Means Even More Q: As someone with firsthand experience tackling hearing loss, how can I help a loved one who’s having hearing difficulty? A: Kudos for wanting to help...

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