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How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

In Ear Health, Hearing Health by Dr. Marcus Kolmetz

An irritating by-product of loving water sports can be getting swimmer’s ear. You’ll absolutely know if you have it because the pain and annoyance of the affliction is hard to ignore. Characterized by infection in the outer ear, it isn’t always the result of too many laps or games of …

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How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships

In Communication, Friends and Family, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss Treatment, Research by Dr. Marcus Kolmetz

If you experience hearing loss, you should know you are not alone! Not only do more than 48 million other Americans have hearing loss, as well, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), but your loved ones, family members, and friends undoubtedly feel the effects, as well. Although …

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When to Get an Ear Exam

In Hearing Health, Hearing Tests by Dr. Marcus Kolmetz

When was the last time you had a hearing exam? Perhaps an online hearing test or even a screening? If it has been too long to remember, the new year could be the perfect time to begin caring for your hearing health in earnest. A hearing exam can be added …

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Nutrients That Boost Your Hearing Health

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss by Dr. Marcus Kolmetz

We know that a good, well-balanced diet directly promotes our health and we are constantly trying to make sure we feed our body the nutrients it needs for our continued well-being. Did you know that your diet can also positively affect your hearing health? It can and should be considered …