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Approximately 48 million individuals in the U.S. are affected by hearing loss. There are different types of hearing loss. Some people are born with it and others develop it during the course of their life. What we're going to discuss here is noise induced hearing loss...

It’s hard to deny it – our ears are fascinating organs. Sometimes it’s difficult to fathom how something so tiny and intricate is our gateway to communication and sound. The ability to hear plays a major role in our lives and connects us to the world around us. When...

Do you think you may have a hearing loss? Are you in need of hearing aids? Then you’ll be wanting to see an Audiologist, right? Or maybe you’re thinking of going straight to a hearing instrument dispenser instead? Before you make that decision - and it’s a very...

Have you noticed a loved one isn’t hearing so well? Do you find you have to repeat yourself? Is the TV reaching an uncomfortable volume? It is likely your loved one is one of over 28 million American adults who could benefit from hearing aids, but how do you tell them...

When it comes to your health, there is rarely a simple answer to questions about why you may have one condition or another. There are usually lots of different factors that all play their part and that goes for your hearing too. Hearing loss has a very long list of...

Lots of the steps you can take to protect your hearing are quite simple. You just need to be aware of them in the first place. That’s where the help of a professional Audiologist, like Dr. Joni Ruiz of Big Thicket Hearing Aids & Audiology, comes in handy. She is...

All over America there are people whose lives are affected by hearing loss. And we’re not just talking about the people who have a hearing loss themselves. It also affects their loved ones, friends, and family. Here at Big Thicket Hearing Aids & Audiology, Dr....

February is almost here and at Big Thicket Hearing Aids and Audiology, we’re getting excited for the Super Bowl. Here’s an interesting fact for you – there are a number of NFL players who have a hearing loss. It would be easy to assume that something like a hearing...

Being prepared to address any symptoms that manifest in your body is part of a healthy lifestyle. Some people choose to ignore issues like fatigue, depression, heart palpitations and so on, or put them down to stress and unhealthy lifestyles. This often prevents them...