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What’s the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. Because thyroid hormones help control growth, cell repair and metabolism, people who don’t produce enough may experience fatigue, hair loss, weight gain,…
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What’s the Difference Between Being Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
You’ve likely heard the terms “hard of hearing” and “deaf” used to describe hearing loss, but they’re not interchangeable. In order to understand the distinction, we first need to review the different levels of hearing…
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Are Your Sinuses Causing Your Headache?
Behind-the-eye headaches can range from uncomfortable to debilitating. If you experience this type of headache during allergy season, it’s a common assumption that the headache is sinus-related, but that’s not always the case. Below is…
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How Allergies Differ in the South
If you have lived elsewhere in the U.S. but moved to the South and suddenly started experiencing allergies, you’re not alone. Many people report developing or new or worse allergies after moving to the South.…
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How Sleep Can Change Your Life
When you don’t get enough sleep, the effects are immediately obvious. Your eyes feel heavy and puffy, you have a hard time concentrating on work and you probably feel irritable or emotional. When you consistently…
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Meet the MDs Who Treat Hearing Loss
You visit an audiologist for a hearing test, but who do you visit to be treated for other medical conditions that affect the ears? Chances are you’ll be referred to an otolaryngologist or neurotologist if…
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How to Choose a Hearing Aid
If your hearing test revealed that you have hearing loss, the next step is to select a hearing aid. The number of styles, makes and models of hearing aids on the market today is vast,…
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What Is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a medical condition that causes difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia symptoms are common, affecting roughly one-third of all adults. Approximately 6-10 percent of the population experiences symptoms severe enough to warrant…
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Smell Disorders
Your sense of smell is important for your quality of life. Not only does it allow to enjoy the aromas of fresh cut grass, a cup of coffee or the flowers in your yard, it…
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Preventing Common Hearing Aid Disasters
Hearing aids are a significant investment – both in financial cost and time invested. But despite your efforts to protect them, sometimes disaster strikes. Below are some common hearing aid disaster scenarios and how to…