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When to Have Your Hearing Tested and Why It Is Important
Most have their teeth checked, their eyes examined and their general health assessed on a yearly basis. But what about your hearing? Having your hearing checked regularly can ensure you catch any loss early. And…
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Protect Your Ears this Summer
While retailers may think it is back-to-school season, there are still many weeks left to swim at Bellwood or Greenbriar Lakes and attend a backyard BBQ or two. While enjoying the last month of summer,…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness
September is World Alzheimer’s Month- the international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. The Better Hearing Institute has gotten involved with the outreach after a report on dementia prevention was released…
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Back to School
With school starting back, there are many preparations to make sure that your student is ready to get back into the classroom. One major component to learning that is often overlooked is hearing. According to…
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Cochlear Implants
There are several types of hearing devices that may be used to treat hearing loss. The device recommended by an audiologist is selected based on the severity and type of a patient’s hearing loss. One…
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Fyzical
It’s time to get Fyzical! ENT began to offer a vestibular rehabilitation program called Fyzical at their Tyler location in June of 2018. Vestibular Rehabilitation is an exercise-based program designed by a specialized physical therapist…
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Tinnitus
Do you (or a loved one) experience a ringing in your ears that no one else can hear? If so, you are not alone. Tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition causing a constant ringing,…
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Don’t End Summer with Swimmer’s Ear
During hot summers, swimming is a popular way to beat the heat. There are precautions that you should take when swimming, as swimmer’s ear is a common occurrence with more than 200,000 US cases per…
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Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can cause distorted and incomplete communication that seriously impacts your professional and personal life, with many negative effects putting an individual at risk for isolation and withdrawal. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss…
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How Hearing Works
Image Source: NIH Medical Arts Hearing is a complex process where many fragile parts of the ear work together to relay signals to the brain. In a properly functioning ear, sound is captured by the…
