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The Power of Better Hearing — Micah’s Story

Posted on October 15, 2019, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Disorders, Hearing Aids, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, News

At a young age, Micah was diagnosed with Usher’s Syndrome Type 2A, which causes hearing and vision loss. He tells us how it has shaped his life.

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Musical Ear Syndrome

Posted on July 1, 2019, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Disorders, Tinnitus

You probably know someone who experiences tinnitus; but did you know some people experience a form of tinnitus in which they hear actual melodies?

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It’s All Connected: Surprising Ways Your Health Affects Your Hearing

Posted on April 1, 2019, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Your physical health can impact your hearing health in surprising ways. We share four common issues that are directly tied to hearing health.

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Easy Ways to Boost Heart Health

Posted on February 15, 2019, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health

Can your heart affect your hearing? More than six decades of research supports that your heart health and your hearing health are, in fact, connected..

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Balance Disorder Basics

Posted on August 1, 2018, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Balance, Disorders

It’s common for people with hearing loss to have balance issues. Since both depend on the inner-ear, it makes sense that one may affect the other

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4 Reasons to Keep Your Hearing and Vision in Check

Posted on July 1, 2018, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health

Did you know your eye and ear health are related? We give you 4 reasons to make regular checkups for hearing & vision a regular part of your health routine.

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What Does Hypertension Have to Do With Hearing? Plenty!

Posted on June 15, 2018, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Both hearing loss and hypertension, or high blood pressure, impact millions of people around the world, but few realize that these two chronic conditions might go hand in hand.

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Diabetes & Hearing Loss: What’s the Deal?

Posted on April 1, 2018, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Loss

Are hearing impairment and diabetes connected? More than you might think. Hearing Loss is twice as common among people living with diabetes.

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Dementia a Real Risk With Hearing Loss

Posted on March 15, 2018, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health

Research has pointed to links between hearing loss and reduced brain functioning over time, but the statistics may surprise you.

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Can Prescription Drugs Cause Ringing In the Ears?

Posted on August 15, 2017, by Bloomington Normal Audiology // Posted in Disorders, Hearing Health, Tinnitus

Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is generally the first symptom of ototoxicity and is generally short lived, but it can have more permanent symptoms.

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