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How Does Noise Exposure Affect Hearing? Essential Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
Noise is all around us, from busy streets to bustling workplaces, backyard barbecues, and even live concerts. Have you ever wondered how all that noise might be affecting your hearing? North Star Hearing is here...
When to Seek Help: Signs You May Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss often happens gradually, making it easy to overlook the early signs. Turning up the volume more than usual, asking others to repeat themselves, or avoiding conversations in noisy places are all common indicators....
How Often Should You Get a Hearing Test? A Guide for Grande Prairie Residents
Hearing loss is often gradual, making it easy to miss the early signs. Many people delay testing until symptoms become severe, but regular hearing checkups are key to catching issues early and protecting your long-term...
What Causes Hearing Loss? Common Types, Causes & Testing Tips
Hearing loss is often a gradual process. You might not notice it immediately, but over time, conversations can become difficult to follow, voices may seem softer, and background noise can become overwhelming. Hearing loss affects...
New Research Highlights the Connection Between Hearing Loss & Early-Onset Dementia
Exciting news! Hearing loss is a major preventable risk factor for dementia, and the earlier you treat it, the better! Research shows that treating hearing loss can dramatically reduce the risk of dementia by keeping...
Personalizing Hearing Aid Technology: A Unique Experience for Every Individual
In today’s fast-paced world, technology has revolutionized how we experience life, and the field of hearing aids is no exception. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all solutions; now, hearing aid technology offers a personalized experience...
How Hearing Aids Can Ease Tinnitus Symptoms and Ringing in the Ears
Do you ever experience a persistent ringing or buzzing in your ears that seems to have no external source? If so, you might be among the millions of people worldwide who suffer from tinnitus. Tinnitus...
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Support for Relatives
Does someone you know need a caring push? Untreated hearing loss affects our social lives. Encourage your family member or friend to get help, so communication becomes easier for everyone. If you’re reading this it’s...
Hearing Loss Accommodations at School and Work
Self-advocacy means standing up for your needs and requires both knowledge of your hearing health and may require some new communication skills. Children with hearing loss will need to develop these skills early so that...
Understanding Hearing Loss: The Importance of Access to Sound
Hearing loss affects millions of people globally, but its impact often goes beyond the inability to hear well. It’s not just about volume—it’s about how our brains interpret sound, and when they don’t get enough...
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