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Untreated Hearing Loss & Brain Health: What the Latest Research Means for You
Many people think hearing loss is simply an inconvenience — something that can be dealt with “later.” But modern research tells a different story. Untreated hearing loss doesn’t just affect communication. It can influence brain health, cognitive function, and overall well-being. At our clinic, education is at the heart of everything we do. We believe…
Read MoreHearing Loss: How It Affects the Whole Family
It’s not just an individual condition—it’s a shared experience. Our clinic often reminds clients that hearing loss is a family matter. Here’s how it shows in everyday life and why a hearing test and shared understanding is important. Strained Communication Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. Hearing loss can frustrate simple conversations for…
Read MoreHearing Loss And Social Isolation
Social isolation is defined as loneliness that can affect health with socially isolated individuals having less day-to-day contact with others, fewer fulfilling relationships, and an overall lack of a sense of belonging. According to the Surgeon General of the United States, social isolation is a growing epidemic and is associated with “a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day”.
Read MoreTinnitus: What Is It, And How To Manage It?
The perception of sound, when no actual external noise is present, is commonly referred to as tinnitus, and it is much more common than people think. According to Statistics Canada (2019), approximately 37% of adult Canadians (or approximately 9.2 million people) have experienced it in the past year. Most patients describe it as the perception…
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