Hearing Resources

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August 15, 2024

How Hearing Can Decline

Hearing loss can sneak up on you. One day you might find yourself struggling to understand conversations or constantly asking people to repeat themselves. If you’re wondering how your hearing got so bad, you’re not alone. Many people experience hearing loss, but understanding its causes can help you take steps to protect your hearing and improve your quality of life.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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August 5, 2024

How Earwax Can Cause Health Problems

Earwax is a natural substance produced by the body to protect and lubricate the ears. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, earwax can actually lead to various health problems if not managed properly. Understanding how earwax can impact your health can help you take better care of your ears and prevent issues such as hearing loss.  The Role…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 30, 2024

How Hearing Aids Can Improve Confidence

Hearing loss can be a challenging experience, affecting not only your ability to hear but also your self-esteem. When you can’t fully engage in conversations or enjoy your favorite activities, it can take a toll on your confidence. Thankfully, hearing aids can make a significant difference. These small devices can help you hear better and regain your confidence, allowing you…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 17, 2024

How to Overcome Your Fear of Hearing Health

It’s natural to feel nervous about health-related topics, especially when it involves something as crucial as your hearing. Many people avoid getting a hearing health exam due to fear or anxiety. This reluctance can stem from a variety of reasons, such as fear of the unknown, concern about potential bad news, or worry about medical procedures. However, addressing hearing loss…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 3, 2024

Helping Your Partner Realize Their Potential Hearing Loss

Noticing changes in your partner’s behavior can be concerning, especially if you suspect they’re experiencing hearing loss. It can be a sensitive topic to bring up, but it’s crucial to address it early on to prevent further issues and maintain a healthy relationship. When hearing loss goes unaddressed, it can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, and even isolation.  Before discussing…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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June 28, 2024

Why You Should Book a Professional Ear Cleaning

Maintaining the health of your ears is essential for optimal hearing and overall well-being. While many people clean their ears at home, there are several reasons why booking a professional ear cleaning with an ear specialist is beneficial. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of professional ear cleaning and why it should be a part of your regular healthcare…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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June 16, 2024

When Is The Right Time to Consider Hearing Aids

Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet many individuals hesitate to consider hearing aids as a solution. In this article, we’ll discuss when it might be the right time to consider hearing aids, empowering you to make informed decisions about your hearing health. Recognizing the Signs of Hearing Loss The first step in determining…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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June 4, 2024

What To Know About Using Q-Tips

Many people reach for Q-tips when they feel the need to clean their ears, but is this practice safe and effective? The Purpose of Ear Wax Ear wax, or cerumen, serves a vital role in ear health. It helps lubricate the ear canal, preventing dryness and irritation, and acts as a natural barrier to protect the ear from dust, dirt,…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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May 26, 2024

The Power of Early Detection

Hearing loss is a prevalent health concern that affects millions of individuals worldwide. From subtle shifts in hearing acuity to profound deafness, living with untreated hearing loss can have a major impact on quality of life. The signs of hearing loss often go unnoticed or ignored amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. Explore the crucial role of early…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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May 15, 2024

The Detection of Hearing Loss Can Make an Economic Impact

There’s a common adage: prevention is better than cure. This rings especially true when it comes to hearing health. The economic impact of early detection of hearing loss cannot be understated. Identifying hearing issues early on not only benefits individuals but can have an influence on the economy at large. Understanding the Significance of Early Detection Hearing loss is more…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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May 5, 2024

The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia in Seniors

As people enter their later years they expect to experience some form of hearing impairment. This condition may arise from prolonged exposure to loud noises, genetic predisposition, or simply the wear and tear of the structures in the inner ear over time. Hearing loss is a common hurdle for older adults, whether it unfolds gradually or strikes suddenly.  However, what…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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April 27, 2024

The Unseen Impact of Hearing Loss

If hearing loss is left unaddressed, it doesn’t just become a matter of reduced sound perception; it affects other various aspects of our lives. Social interactions that were once effortless may become strained as conversations blur into muffled words and sounds. The joyous laughter of the people around you may fade, leaving you isolated in a world of muted emotions.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “How Hearing Can Decline”
August 15, 2024

How Hearing Can Decline

Hearing loss can sneak up on you. One day you might find yourself struggling to understand conversations or constantly asking people to repeat themselves. If you’re wondering how your hearing got so bad, you’re not alone. Many people experience hearing loss, but understanding its causes can help you take steps to protect your hearing and improve your quality of life.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “How Earwax Can Cause Health Problems”
August 5, 2024

How Earwax Can Cause Health Problems

Earwax is a natural substance produced by the body to protect and lubricate the ears. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, earwax can actually lead to various health problems if not managed properly. Understanding how earwax can impact your health can help you take better care of your ears and prevent issues such as hearing loss.  The Role…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 30, 2024

How Hearing Aids Can Improve Confidence

Hearing loss can be a challenging experience, affecting not only your ability to hear but also your self-esteem. When you can’t fully engage in conversations or enjoy your favorite activities, it can take a toll on your confidence. Thankfully, hearing aids can make a significant difference. These small devices can help you hear better and regain your confidence, allowing you…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “How to Overcome Your Fear of Hearing Health”
July 17, 2024

How to Overcome Your Fear of Hearing Health

It’s natural to feel nervous about health-related topics, especially when it involves something as crucial as your hearing. Many people avoid getting a hearing health exam due to fear or anxiety. This reluctance can stem from a variety of reasons, such as fear of the unknown, concern about potential bad news, or worry about medical procedures. However, addressing hearing loss…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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July 3, 2024

Helping Your Partner Realize Their Potential Hearing Loss

Noticing changes in your partner’s behavior can be concerning, especially if you suspect they’re experiencing hearing loss. It can be a sensitive topic to bring up, but it’s crucial to address it early on to prevent further issues and maintain a healthy relationship. When hearing loss goes unaddressed, it can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, and even isolation.  Before discussing…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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June 28, 2024

Why You Should Book a Professional Ear Cleaning

Maintaining the health of your ears is essential for optimal hearing and overall well-being. While many people clean their ears at home, there are several reasons why booking a professional ear cleaning with an ear specialist is beneficial. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of professional ear cleaning and why it should be a part of your regular healthcare…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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June 16, 2024

When Is The Right Time to Consider Hearing Aids

Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet many individuals hesitate to consider hearing aids as a solution. In this article, we’ll discuss when it might be the right time to consider hearing aids, empowering you to make informed decisions about your hearing health. Recognizing the Signs of Hearing Loss The first step in determining…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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June 4, 2024

What To Know About Using Q-Tips

Many people reach for Q-tips when they feel the need to clean their ears, but is this practice safe and effective? The Purpose of Ear Wax Ear wax, or cerumen, serves a vital role in ear health. It helps lubricate the ear canal, preventing dryness and irritation, and acts as a natural barrier to protect the ear from dust, dirt,…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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May 26, 2024

The Power of Early Detection

Hearing loss is a prevalent health concern that affects millions of individuals worldwide. From subtle shifts in hearing acuity to profound deafness, living with untreated hearing loss can have a major impact on quality of life. The signs of hearing loss often go unnoticed or ignored amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. Explore the crucial role of early…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “The Detection of Hearing Loss Can Make an Economic Impact”
May 15, 2024

The Detection of Hearing Loss Can Make an Economic Impact

There’s a common adage: prevention is better than cure. This rings especially true when it comes to hearing health. The economic impact of early detection of hearing loss cannot be understated. Identifying hearing issues early on not only benefits individuals but can have an influence on the economy at large. Understanding the Significance of Early Detection Hearing loss is more…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia in Seniors”
May 5, 2024

The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia in Seniors

As people enter their later years they expect to experience some form of hearing impairment. This condition may arise from prolonged exposure to loud noises, genetic predisposition, or simply the wear and tear of the structures in the inner ear over time. Hearing loss is a common hurdle for older adults, whether it unfolds gradually or strikes suddenly.  However, what…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

Featured image for “The Unseen Impact of Hearing Loss”
April 27, 2024

The Unseen Impact of Hearing Loss

If hearing loss is left unaddressed, it doesn’t just become a matter of reduced sound perception; it affects other various aspects of our lives. Social interactions that were once effortless may become strained as conversations blur into muffled words and sounds. The joyous laughter of the people around you may fade, leaving you isolated in a world of muted emotions.…

Kenneth H. Wood, BC-HIS

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