As we step into the year 2024, there’s no better time to prioritize our health, and from our perspective, specifically your ENT health. We’ve got some resolutions you can keep that will significantly contribute to the overall well-being of our ENT health. Nurture your sinuses with moisture. Prioritize your hearing. Tackle your allergies. Are you
Pros and cons of over-the-counter hearing aids Starting this month, adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids at a retail store or online without a prescription, exam, or audiologist fitting. The new category of hearing aids of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids established by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) comes with pros
It takes a lot to impress English TV personality, entrepreneur and record executive Simon Cowell, the notoriously critical judge on America’s Got Talent. But Mandy Harvey, a deaf singer and songwriter, did just that when she sang an original song called “Try,” earning a Golden Buzzer from Cowell. Harvey has a disease called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,
Summer has arrived and it won’t be long until fireworks take center stage. It’s always good to be reminded of steps to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Firework safety tips Always have a responsible adult supervise firework activities, including sparklers. Always wear eye protection while lighting fireworks. Always keep a safe distance from
All of us are exposed to sounds constantly throughout our day. Many are harmless, but some, over time, can damage your hearing. Understanding decibel levels for different sounds helps you recognize when hearing protection may be in order.
Whether Beats, AirPods or Bose, the answer is simple—Yes. Using headphones and earbuds can absolutely cause damage to your hearing—the same goes for exposure to any loud noise.
With all the sights and sounds of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget that not everyone experiences holiday gatherings in the same way. According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, approximately 1 in 20 Minnesotans has hearing loss to some degree. One estimate predicts that 50% of families will host at least one
Back-to-school is the perfect time to be sure you’ve got all of the appropriate health screenings completed for your child.
What would it be like to never worry about buying batteries for your hearing aid? The newest hearing aid on the market now comes with rechargeable batteries!
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