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Happiness From Hearing Devices
Many scientific studies have found negative impacts associated with hearing loss, including depression, anxiety and social isolation. However, a study conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) supplies overwhelming data about the positive difference hearing…
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Understanding Common Insurance Benefits for Hearing Devices
You have hearing health insurance, but do you know what it covers? It’s always best to contact your insurance company to find out for sure, but here are some basics on common insurance benefits. Commercial/Private…
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7 Tips for Holiday Socializing When You Have Hearing Loss
Here comes the holiday season, along with all the fun of reconnecting with your family and friends at special get-togethers. But if you have hearing loss, participating in conversations at noisy events can pose a…
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How Hearing Loss Affects Your Energy Levels—And What To Do About It
Everybody feels tired sometimes. Maybe you stayed up too late watching your favorite scary movie, or you had to get up early for a work event. One possible source of energy drain you might not…
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Six Signs You Should Schedule a Hearing Test
Nearly one in five people worldwide has some degree of hearing loss. We often call hearing loss an invisible condition because we can’t see it and, usually, we don’t even notice it’s happening. While mild…
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Treating Hearing Loss for a Better Work Life
Work accounts for a significant portion of your daily life. If you work forty hours a week, that’s 23.8% of your time. When you spend so much of your time in one location and with…
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What Happens During a Hearing Test: Step-by-Step Guide
Your hearing is a gateway to enjoying conversations with friends, listening to music and catching every word of your favorite fall movies at Duluth Theatre. With all the sounds it brings, you probably want to…
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Helping You Take Control of Your Tinnitus
Meet Dr. Sara K. Downs, an audiologist who has been working with tinnitus patients for over 20 years. In addition to Audiology, Dr. Downs is Certified in Mind-Body Medicine and the Safe and Sound Protocol.…
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Tinnitus Relief Technique – Soft Belly Breathing
This tinnitus relief technique helps calm the nervous system to bring you to a relaxed state. In this video, Dr. Sara K. Downs guides you through this helpful and calming technique.
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
