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Hearing Loss Myths Debunked

Posted on October 1, 2023 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Hearing Loss

Fact or Fiction? Get the Scoop Here. It’s easy to get the wrong idea about hearing loss — its effects are invisible. In fact, misconceptions are commonplace, from antiquated stereotypes to wrong assumptions. These common myths are a great starting...

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Hearing Loss Q&A

Posted on September 1, 2023 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Hearing Loss

Q: When someone speaks, I often miss nuances, like tone. Could this be hearing loss? A: That’s an interesting question! Hearing loss shares symptoms with other conditions, though. Let’s look at what hearing loss is and consider another possible culprit....

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I Don’t Want to Hear It: Three Steps to A Comfortable Dialogue About Hearing Loss

Posted on August 12, 2023 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Communication, Hearing Loss

How to Discuss Hearing Loss with A Loved One It could be core memories of Grandpa’s loudly beeping 1960s hearing aids. It could be the cost. There are many reasons why your loved one just doesn’t want to hear it....

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The Summer Reading/Watch/Listen List You Need

Posted on July 7, 2023 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Hearing Loss

No summer’s complete without a good reading list, so we’re hooking you up. From books to films to podcasts, we’ve put together some inspiring, entertaining, or though-provoking options that have some connection to hearing loss or sound. Take a listen,...

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Q&A: Does Caffeine Affect Hearing and Balance?

Posted on May 1, 2023 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Hearing Loss

Q: Is caffeine harmful? A: This is one of the most loaded questions about everyday health. Many studies have been conducted on the effects of caffeine on the body. Some of these effects are positive and some are negative. Some...

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7 Poets With Hearing Loss

Posted on April 1, 2023 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Hearing Loss

Take in Some Stanzas for National Poetry Month in April It’s April, and that means poetry! Make it official, outspoken (#NationalPoetryMonth), or under the radar, but whatever you do, celebrate these poets with hearing loss and singular voices.   Gael...

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Is Weight Connected to Hearing Loss?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Comorbidity, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Studies about weight often concern its relation to overall health. Common connections include weight and the risk for or prevalence of heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea, to name a few. One topic that doesn’t get as much attention is...

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5 Professional Benefits of Better Hearing

Posted on July 11, 2018 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Tips & Tricks

Better Hearing Boosts Income? Starting on a better-hearing journey improves your life in many ways, from overall health to mental health to relationships. As it turns out, there’s yet another area of your life that improves when you treat hearing...

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What Does Hypertension Have to Do With Hearing? Plenty!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

We’ve got a tip for your wellness checklist: Keeping your blood pressure down may help keep your hearing up! Both hearing loss and hypertension, or high blood pressure, impact millions of people around the world, but few realize that these...

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Diabetes & Hearing Loss: What’s the Deal?

Posted on April 1, 2018 by First Coast Hearing Clinic // Posted in Comorbidity, Disorders, Hearing Loss

Are hearing impairment and diabetes connected? More than you might think. Hearing loss — which affects nearly one of every four Canadian adults — is twice as common among people living with diabetes, making healthy habits and regular hearing checkups...

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Palm Coast

50 Cypress Point Parkway , Suite B3
Palm Coast, FL 32164

(386) 246-8805

St. Augustine

1835 US Hwy 1 S, Ste 121
St. Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 429-3823

Ormond Beach

290 Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite C-1
Ormond Beach, FL 32174

(386) 492-0728

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Palm Coast

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

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