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The Alarming Link Between Hearing Loss, Loneliness, and Mortality
A recent study has revealed an alarming connection between social isolation, loneliness, and hearing loss, highlighting their significant impact on mortality rates. The study, which was featured on CNN Health, underscores the urgent need to address these intertwined...
Is Excess Ear Hair Affecting the Performance of Your Hearing Aids? | A Frank Discussion for Gentlemen
As we age, hair starts to grow in places we never expected, and often in abundance. Although it’s an awkward topic for many men, addressing excess ear hair is crucial, especially if you're using hearing aids. Excess ear hair can significantly impact the performance...
ReSound Nexia: The “Next Step” in Wireless Hearing Aid Technology
Launched in September of 2023, ReSound’s Nexia hearing aids are all the buzz. Nexia builds upon ReSound’s OMNIA hearing aid line but adds a new wireless feature that uses the Bluetooth LE with Auracast audio broadcasting technology – an industry first. Now, in...
Are You Too Young to Have a Hearing Loss?
It's a common misconception that hearing loss is a condition that only affects the elderly. We often encounter patients surprised to learn that hearing loss can occur at any age. If you find yourself questioning, "Am I too young to have a hearing loss?" you're not...
Effective Earwax Removal Techniques: A Guide by South Sound Audiology
Earwax, while often misunderstood, plays a vital role in our ear health, acting as a natural defense mechanism against bacteria and fungi. Yet, when there's too much of it, or it becomes impacted, it can lead to various issues, including temporary hearing loss,...
How Hearing Aids Help You Live Longer
There have been some interesting studies over the years that connect hearing health with cognition and lifestyle health—some good, some… slightly concerning. The consensus is that untreated hearing loss can lead to a few negative mental and physical ailments,...
Untreated Hearing Loss: The Silent Ripple Effect on Life and Relationships
At South Sound Audiology, we recognize the profound yet often unnoticed impact of untreated hearing loss. It’s not merely a matter of turning up the volume; it’s about how an unaddressed hearing impairment can subtly alter the routine of daily life, affect health, and...
The Alarming Rise of Hearing Loss in Children: A Call to Action
In a world where modern life grows ever louder, an alarming trend is emerging: the rise of hearing loss in children. Gone are the days when hearing loss was a condition only associated with the elderly. Today, it's a pressing concern for our youth, with the potential...
Nominate a Loved One for the Gift of Better Hearing This Holiday Season
As we approach the festive holiday season, a time for joy, family gatherings, and shared laughter, it’s important to remember that for one in eight people, this time can be challenging due to hearing loss. Imagine sitting around the holiday dinner table, surrounded...
The Economic and Personal Cost of Untreated Hearing Loss for Those Aged 55-70
For decades, hearing loss has been dismissed as an inevitable part of aging—a mere inconvenience. However, for a significant portion of the population aged 55-70 experiencing untreated hearing loss, it presents far more serious challenges than simple...