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5 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
Five key indicators for hearing aid upgrades include device age over five years, noise struggles, connectivity issues, changed hearing needs, and frequent repairs.

Do I Need One or Two Hearing Aids?
Whether you're struggling with hearing in one or both ears, hearing aids can be customized to fit your unique needs.

Protecting Your Teen From Hearing Loss
When it comes to protecting your teens, you think about dangers like drugs and bullies. However, you need to also consider their hearing health.

Signs That Your Child Might Have Hearing Loss
For children to understand the world around them, they need to be able to hear what's going on from their peers, family, and other adults.

Can Loud Toys Affect My Child's Hearing?
Children tend to be fascinated by toys and games that make noise. But loud toys can affect their hearing depending on the type of toy and how it's used.

How To Protect Your Hearing In The Winter
The winter months are beautiful. You have the holidays, beautiful snow, and cooler weather. However, your hearing can be at risk in these cold months.

Foods That Can Protect Your Hearing
It's no surprise that what you put in your body has an impact on your health but did you know that the foods that you eat can affect your hearing health?

Why Should I Have An Annual Hearing Exam?
Your hearing is a crucial sense that you rely on every day. Getting an annual hearing test is the best way to see if you're experiencing any hearing loss.

Superheroes With Hearing Loss
As children are getting ready for Halloween, there are a few superheroes they can look up to for positive encouragement and dress up as. Learn more!

Benefits of Each Type of Hearing Aid
Knowing the benefits of each type of hearing aid will help you to work with your hearing care specialist to determine which hearing aids are right for you.

Can Hearing Loss Be A Genetic Issue?
Medical professionals have estimated that almost half of the people who have hearing loss have inherited it from a family member.

Does Hearing Loss Get Worse Over Time?
If you have hearing loss, you may wonder if your hearing loss will progress over time. This will all depend on what the cause of your hearing loss is.

Common Causes of Hearing Loss
There are many causes of hearing loss. Your audiologist can determine the cause of your hearing loss to figure out which treatment option is best for you.

Are Children's Ears More Sensitive to Loud Noises?
Children are at the most risk from hearing loss due to loud noises because their ears are more sensitive. Protecting your child from hearing loss is vital.

What is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise induced hearing loss is caused by exposure to a loud noise. Try to avoid exposure to loud noises as much as possible to protect your hearing.

Save Your Hearing This Firework Safety Month
Fireworks will be booming soon, and you will want to protect your hearing. There are many ways to protect your hearing during firework season.

Sinus Infections And Hearing Loss: What's The Connection
If you have had a sinus infection, you may have heard that a sinus infection can cause hearing loss. But that's not just an old wive's tale.

What Is Tinnitus And How Does It Affect Me?
Tinnitus is a ringing or buzzing in your ears that only you can hear. It can be extremely irritating and can affect your day-to-day life.

Audiologist Spotlight: Paige Parker
Dr. Paige Parker brings personal experience and doctoral expertise to empower patients through education at Family Audiology and Hearing Centers' Urbana and Springfield locations.

Hearing Aid Specialist Spotlight: Jessica Betts
Jessica Betts brings over a decade of hearing aid expertise to Family Audiology and Hearing Centers' Kettering location, specializing in fittings and programming.

Hearing Aid Specialist Spotlight: Theresa Edwards
Portsmouth hearing specialist Theresa Edwards brings two decades of medical experience and compassionate care to patients.
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