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Protecting Your Hearing While Doing Yard Work
Watching the leaves turn red, orange and yellow while sipping a hot maple butter latte from Likewise Coffee is the perfect fall day. But once every last leaf has dropped, it’s time to clear them…
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Loud Noise and Hearing Health: What To Know
Noise-related hearing loss affects approximately 5% of the global population. While many people know that loud noise can damage hearing, fewer know why. Let’s take a look at how loud noise affects hearing and how…
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What To Know About Decibel Meters
We measure sound in decibels (dB). For example, whispering is about 30 dB, and a nearby siren rings around 120 dB. The threshold for noise-related hearing damage is extended exposure to noise at or above…
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4 Common Causes of Temporary Hearing Loss
Hearing loss isn’t always permanent. Sometimes, it can be temporary due to another condition. It may require treatment or could resolve on its own. Let’s take a look at four common causes of temporary hearing…
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What To Know About Presbycusis
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is a condition that gradually affects one’s hearing capabilities in both ears due to aging. This form of hearing loss is the most prevalent globally and is estimated to affect…
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What Are Some Common Causes of Pediatric Hearing Loss?
Approximately one to three per 1,000 children have hearing loss. Causes of pediatric hearing loss are generally separated into two categories: Let’s examine a couple of examples of each of these more closely. Congenital Causes…
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What Type of Hearing Protection Will Work Best for Me?
Exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, next to aging. While many jobs and hobbies can increase your risk of hearing loss, using the right hearing protection can help…
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Is There a Link Between Sun Exposure & Hearing Loss?
When you think of the causes of hearing loss, you probably think of old age and exposure to loud noises. But did you know that excessive sun exposure can also damage your hearing? We review…
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Protect Your Hearing While You Rock Out: Why You Should Wear Earplugs at Concerts
If you like to spend your weekends taking in live music at Republic Icehouse you might want to think about investing in some earplugs. Though it may seem counterintuitive to bring earplugs to concerts, doing…
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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,…
