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10 Common Signs of Hearing Loss
October has been Audiology Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time to seek hearing care, especially if you suspect you may have hearing loss. If you’re on the fence about getting a hearing test,…
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How a Cold Can Hurt Your Hearing
Winter is coming. While Texas may not see temperatures drop into the single digits or mountains of snow, that does little to prevent the arrival of cold and flu season. In addition to causing you…
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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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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…
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Hear Well. Stay Vital.
Hearing plays a major role in our quality of life, from our emotional well-being and physical health to our careers and leisure activities. The Hearing Industries Association (HIA),recently created an awareness campaign in partnership with…
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Spring Cleaning and Good Hearing
Spring is often a time of renewal and fresh starts, inspiring things such as spring cleaning. It can also be a time to make new goals and habits for yourself, such as getting in shape…
