Monday, May 23, 2011

When was the last time you had a hearing test?

If you don't know the answer to this question or it has been more than 2 years, than you should get your hearing tested!

I know that for a lot of people, the hearing test seems unimportant. However, there are many links between hearing loss and many diseases and disorders, including kidney disease, diabetes and heart problems.

It is also a good idea to have a baseline test so that you can refer to it should your hearing change in the future.

Since I know not everyone will be jumping in their car to get that test done today, there is an online test that you can use as the first step. So today, take the online test, and if it recommends that a professional test be obtained, please follow that recommendation.

--- Dr. Rebecca

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