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Cochlear Implant: When Hearing Aids Are No Longer Enough

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As Doctors of Audiology we are always looking for ways to improve quality of life through better hearing; which may include: hearing instruments, implantable devices, and long term care and follow up. While hearing instruments are the solution to treat most types of hearing loss, implantable devices such as cochlear implants may be […]

How Can You Participate In Diabetes Research?

Issue 42.16

Volunteers play a significant role in the development and progression of treatment for diabetes. Diabetes is a largely misunderstood disease. A greater knowledge of this disease can help us to prevent and control it. This knowledge is obtained through clinical research. Participants in clinical research are the “front-line” champions in the medical world. […]

Why Do Some Eyeglasses Cost More Than Others?

Issue 42.16

Most understand the concept that not all things are made equal and, of course, you get what you pay for. With eyeglasses it’s very much the same. There are stark differences in the quality the frames we wear and the lenses we look through. So what are some of those differences that would […]

Genealogy Corner… Relatives and Neighbors

Issue 42.16

Inevitably when doing family history and genealogical research, we come to what is known as a brick wall. The brick wall is the point reached where available documents and records fail to give us the necessary information we need to continue on to the next generation. Brick walls can sometimes remain unanswered despite […]

Principles of Freedom – Unalienable Right to the Pursuit of Happiness

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It has always been interesting to me that Jefferson used the phrase “Pursuit of Happiness” rather than just the single word “happiness” when describing this unalienable right in the Declaration of Independence. It is a pointed reminder that happiness is an ongoing choice, not a right. However, we do have a right to […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… Joyous Feeling Of Gratitude -When Viewing Reddish Glow Of East Ridge Sunrise

Issue 42.16

The Mayor’s Walk began in the cool darkness of the early morning where people, of all ages gathered at what is known as Sand Town Park. The Mayor’s race has become the prelude to the annual SG Marathon, which celebrates its 40th year. The delegation from SG sister city Ibigawa, Japan mingled with […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Social Security Covers Children Battling Cancer

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The effects of cancer on our society are devastating for those directly and indirectly dealing with the disease. Sadly, thousands of people under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it remains the leading cause of disease-related death for children. We honor the courage of children who are battling […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… How Do I Discuss Estate Planning With My Family And Loved Ones?

Issue 41.16

Throughout my twenty years as an estate planning attorney, I have experienced the effects of the above question. Too often, the problem has been that estate planning has not been discussed. I always advise my clients to let their family members know that they have done estate planning and where the documents are […]

Rocket Mortgage Or Fast And Easy Mortgages: Good For Your Health?

Issue 41.16

Today when it comes to financing your home either with buying a home today or refinancing a home today, it seems the paperwork is over the top and it feels like the e needs list never ends.

We see all of the ads on television talking about a rocket mortgage or a quick […]

Geek Speak… Encryption Misery

Issue 41.16

A few months back, we discussed the concept that you can secure your important documents and pictures by ‘encrypting’ them. This is a process that scrambles your files so they cannot be read or used by others unless they have the ‘key’ that restores them to a usable form. This can be dangerous […]