Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/18/2013 -- Most Americans have heard by now that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and is preventable and controllable. But did you know that heart disease is also linked to some forms of hearing loss?

In honor of February's American Heart Month Now Hear This® audiology clinic in Raleigh wants to educate their community on the effects of heart disease on hearing health. Hearing loss is actually a major public health issue and is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease.

The inner ear is extremely sensitive to blood flow and, as such, inadequate blood flow and consequent trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. Research has shown that an individual's hearing nerves are so fragile that the ears are likely the first organs damaged by cardiovascular disease. In fact, hearing loss occurs 54% more often in people with heart disease than those without.

Because of the stigma attached to hearing loss only affecting the elderly, many people do not get their hearing checked until it becomes a major problem. Fortunately, self-administered hearing tests make it more convenient for individuals.

These self-administered hearing tests can be performed privately and comfortably in the Now Hear This clinic location in Raleigh off of Creedmoor Road. A hearing test mobile unit is also available for employers and nursing homes to have brought to their facility or office for group hearing tests.

These mobile units are capable of testing up to 10 people per hour. Audiologists are able to help individuals understand their hearing test results post-testing.

If you suspect that you (or a loved one) are showing signs of hearing loss, contact Now Hear This® Audiology Clinic at 919-256-2891 or online at NowHearThisClinic.com to learn more about self-administered hearing tests and to schedule an appointment. Nursing homes and senior living facilities are also encouraged to call and schedule a date for a mobile hearing test unit to be offered at their location.

About Now Hear This®
Now Hear This® is an audiology office and hearing aid center in Raleigh. They have a full-time certified audiologist on staff to help with your hearing loss problems and concerns. Their office is located at 4701 Creedmoor Road, Suite 111 in Raleigh, North Carolina and can be reached at 919-256-2898 or online at http://www.nowhearthisclinic.com

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/21/2013 -- Are you a physician wanting to learn more about the links between certain diseases and hearing loss? Now Hear This®, Raleigh's most trusted hearing clinic and hearing aid provider, is now offering physicians in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area the opportunity to learn more about hearing loss and its connection to various diseases and syndromes, such as Diabetes and Alzheimer's.

Now Hear This® hearing clinic in Raleigh is the only audiology office in the area utilizing the "future of hearing" FDA approved medical device AccuFit™ and is dedicated to serving every patient with the utmost of care. They maintain a complete line-up of hearing aids and devices to assist every patient suffering from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss to Conductive Hearing Loss.

Beginning in January, Now Hear This® will be offering educational workshops to Triangle area physicians, raising awareness about how studies are now showing a correlation between major diseases and hearing loss. Each quarter will focus on a different disease or syndrome, providing recent clinical research papers that physicians can read and analyze at will.

January's programs will address the connection between hearing loss and diabetes. Physicians know that diabetes and pre-diabetes affect about a third of the population, but don't know that hearing loss affects 40 million Americans and is strongly linked to diabetes. They are the 2 most widespread health concerns in America. The papers will present the epidemiological studies, as well as controlled human research studies showing the co-morbidity as well as the prevalence and symptoms to be aware of.

"We were prompted to do this by a number of physicians we have met, and are pleased to launch this program in response to their desire to improve patient care ," said Dori Robertson, Business Development Manager at Now Hear This®.

If you are a physician and interested in learning more about the Medical Education Program, contact Now Hear This® at 919-256-2898 or visit their website at http://www.nowhearthisclinic.com

About Now Hear This
Now Hear This® is an audiology office and hearing aid center in Raleigh. They have a full-time certified audiologist on staff to help with your hearing loss problems and concerns. Their office is located at 4701 Creedmoor Road, Suite 111 in Raleigh, North Carolina and can be reached at 919-256-2898 or online at http://www.nowhearthisclinic.com

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/14/2012 -- Can you hear me now? Good! Now Hear This® audiology clinic in Raleigh is excited to announce that is the first and only clinic in the U.S. to now offer a special new hearing test that can be self-administered.

Hearing loss is one of the top 3 health problems in the US. There are approximately 36 million people affected by hearing loss and it is not always related to the aging process.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a form of hearing loss that results from listening to sounds at high decibel levels. Anything above 85 decibels, such as concerts, sporting events and fireworks can be dangerous to hearing health when exposed to at length.

Unfortunately, because of the stigma attached to hearing loss only affecting the elderly, many people do not get their hearing checked until it becomes a major problem. Self-administered hearing tests make it more convenient for individuals.

These self-administered hearing tests can be performed privately and comfortably in the Now Hear This clinic location in Raleigh off of Creedmoor Road. An HTS mobile unit will also be available for employers and nursing homes to have brought to their facility or office for group hearing tests.

HTS mobile units are capable of testing up to 24 people per hour. Audiologists are able to help individuals understand their hearing test results post-testing.

If you suspect that you (or a loved one) are showing signs of hearing loss, contact Now Hear This® Audiology Clinic at 919-256-2891 or online at NowHearThisClinic.com to learn more about self-administered hearing tests and to schedule an appointment. Nursing homes and senior living facilities are also encouraged to call and setup a date for a mobile hearing test unit to be offered at their location.

About Now Hear This®
Now Hear This® is an audiology office and hearing aid center in Raleigh. They have a full-time certified audiologist on staff to help with your hearing loss problems and concerns. Their office is located at 4701 Creedmoor Road, Suite 111 in Raleigh, North Carolina and can be reached at 919-256-2898 or online at http://www.nowhearthisclinic.com

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/21/2012 -- Nearly 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. This is a huge part of the population whose symptoms not only affect themselves, but their loved ones as well. This November, as part of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, Now Hear This Audiology Clinic in Raleigh wants to inform their patients and the community about the link between hearing loss and dementia.

Studies have shown that older adults who experience hearing loss may be at increased risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. The risk of dementia also likely increases as hearing loss worsens.

Some signs of Alzheimer's disease include:
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks
- Confusion with time or place
- Decreased or poor judgment

How you can help:
- Become an advocate
- Participate in a fundraiser
- Volunteer for a clinical trial
- Get your and your loved ones' hearing checked regularly
- Volunteer with the Raleigh Alzheimer's chapter
- Get screened for dementia

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, you are not alone. Information, education, and support are available through many organizations most notably through the Alzheimer's Association.

About the Alzheimer's Association
Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association advances research to end Alzheimer's and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease. The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer's research, prevention and care initiatives at the state and federal level. Learn more at http://www.alz.org

About Now Hear This
Now Hear This is an audiology clinic in Raleigh, NC. They are also the only clinic using a new FDA approved medical device, AccuFit®, to serve every hearing loss patient with the highest standards of care. Learn more at http://www.nowhearthisclinic.com

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Now Hear This announces October is National Audiology and National Protect Your Hearing month, providing safe tips on how to safeguard your ears from early hearing loss.

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/18/2012 -- October Marks Annual Hearing Awareness Month

Take off your headphones and listen up: October is National Audiology Awareness and National Protect Your Hearing month!

Recent studies have shown that the third most common health problem is hearing loss. And that half the people affected by hearing loss are 65 and younger. There are approximately 36 million people affected by hearing loss and it's not all due to the aging process.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a form of hearing loss that results from listening to sounds at high decibel levels. The average decibel level is 60dB, the sound of normal conversation or a running dishwasher. Anything above 85dB, such as concerts, sporting events and fireworks are considered too high and can be dangerous when exposed to at length.

With more and more people suffering from hearing loss and the increased risk of NIHL, Now Hear This Audiology Clinic is excited to participate in National Audiology Awareness and National Protect Your Hearing month.

In conjunction with The American Academy of Audiology, Now Hear This wants to remind everyone of safe hearing tips to prevent NIHL and other forms of hearing loss. Avoid prolonged exposure to loud noises. If you cannot evade the high decibel sounds, carry hearing protection such as foam earplugs or earmuffs to protect yourself from future damage. And when listening to music, especially on an mp3 player, keeping the volume low and not on max will safeguard from the dangers of hearing loss.

If you suspect that you are at risk for hearing loss, or are showing signs of hearing loss contact Now Hear This Audiology Clinic to learn more about NIHL and to schedule a hearing test appointment. Hearing loss has the ability to affect social and emotional well-being, therefore it is vitally important to arrange a hearing test if you suspect any signs of hearing loss.

About Now Hear This
Now Hear This is an audiology office and hearing aid center in Raleigh. They have a full time certified audiologist on staff to help with your hearing loss problems and concerns. Their office is located at 4701 Creedmoor Road, Suite 111 in Raleigh, North Carolina and can be reached at 919-256-2898.

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