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Do you remember the Q-Ray Bracelets? You know, the magnetized bracelets that promised to provide you with instantaneous and significant pain relief from arthritis and other chronic disorders? Well, you won’t see much of that advertising anymore; in 2008, the producers of the Q-Ray Bracelets were legally required to reimburse customers a maximum of $87
Hearing deficit is hazardously sneaky. It creeps up on you over the years so little by little you barely notice, making it easy to deny or ignore. And afterwards, when you eventually recognize the symptoms, you shrug it off as bothersome and aggravating because its real effects are hidden. For close to 48 million American
Popularity, wealth, and screaming fans are all part of the life of a professional musician. In spite of this, a lot of “hearing loss” or “tinnitus” can result from all that fortune and fame. The sad fact is, a musician’s hearing is what is most vulnerable to harm from the performance of their trade. Over
You should educate yourself on the common decibel levels of sounds so you can better protect your ears while at work or at a concert. It’s true that countless people in these environments can experience hearing damage over time. Check out these cool facts: Did you also know a power saw can reach 110 decibels
As a result of dedicated research over the years as well as an incredible boost in technology, these devices now come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and even colors. Plus, they only weigh a few ounces, providing an unmatched comfort level. The hallmark of inventions has consistently been research and motivation. Spurred on by
Hearing aids are part of a growing technology that is a direct result of hard working, committed scientists who have a hearing impaired loved one in their lives. This has all come from the leaps and bounds in terms of technological advancement over the past 200 years. Alexander Graham Bell, for instance, had a mom
Were you aware that many common pain relievers you take to fight muscle aches and pains, as well as headaches, can be to blame for your hearing loss? This finding comes on the heels of a study done by the American Journal of Advanced Epidemiology, showing that ibuprofen can spur hearing loss in women. While
While you may think those with hearing impairments are happy just being at a family gathering, it is important to make sure that they are enjoying themselves. This means going the extra mile to include them. We will take a closer look at the ways that hearing loss can make an otherwise happy occasion into
Users can’t simply purchase a set of hearing aids off the rack. Why? They must be programmed because they won’t show any benefits to you otherwise. A certified audiologist should do this. This is vital because your hearing aid needs to fit your ears perfectly and match your existing hearing capabilities. This is why no
What is brain hearing? A significant change in the overall approach to research and design of hearing aids is now on the horizon. It’s called “brain hearing.” Unfortunately, hearing aid technology is being held by its reputation because many believe hearing aids are still ugly, massive contraptions of the past. In black and white contrast
Did you ever think cell phones and hearing aids would go together? Well, they do. In fact, both cell and smart phones are taking the hearing impaired community by storm, galvanizing the use of modern day hearing aids. For those with different degrees of hearing loss, sometimes a hearing aid just doesn’t do the trick.
Some hearing impaired people need much more than a hearing aid that can be worn in the ear and adjusted. Cochlear implants represent a more permanent option that can provide much better results to people with bad forms of hearing loss. Unlike hearing aids, these devices are implanted into the individual’s skull in order to
