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Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and social distancing make this a challenging time for all. For those with untreated hearing loss, who are at an even greater risk of developing mental…
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Side Effects of Hearing Loss
The most obvious symptom of hearing loss is a decrease in your ability to hear. But untreated hearing loss can negatively affect more than just your hearing; it can play a part in your physical…
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COVID-19
We know that hearing and communication are essential in a time of emergency. At Torrance Audiology Center, we are able to continue providing hearing health services through this challenging time. Please continue to check our…
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Hearing Regulations at Work
We all have a right to be safe at work. But this was not officially mandated until the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This act outlined a series of guidelines and safety precautions…
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Why Your Ear Itches
While not the most dangerous symptom, an itchy ear can be quite bothersome. There are a number of reasons your ear may be itching as well as a variety of treatment options to sooth the…
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Can Stress Lead to Hearing Loss?
Stress is a part of life. While not all bad, high levels of stress have been linked to a number of long-term health problems. Chronic stress can even lead to hearing loss. What Is Stress?…
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Now Is the Best Time to Get a Hearing Aid
When your teeth hurt, you go to the dentist, and when your vision is blurry, you go to the eye doctor… What’s so different about treating your hearing loss? The average person waits seven years…
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5 Cool Things About Hearing Aids
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss in Torrance, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, anxious and maybe a little depressed. Hearing loss will have a big impact on your life, this is true…but if you’re like…
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What Does an Audiologist Do (Besides Look in My Ears)?
Hearing loss affects about one in five people in Torrance. If you’re one of them, you’ll be spending a lot of time with your audiologist over the years. Understanding the many roles this individual plays…