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Can Sleep Apnea Affect Hearing?
When you think of common causes of hearing loss, the first ones to come to mind are probably loud noise exposure and aging. A lesser-known potential cause of hearing loss is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea…
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When is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are an incredible tool for millions of people with hearing loss. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, nearly “28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using…
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Should You Wear Your Hearing Aids All the Time?
If you are new to hearing aids, you may be wondering if you should wear them all the time. The short answer? Yes! (With a few caveats.) It is important to wear your hearing aids…
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How To Stay Active with Hearing Aids
Staying physically active is an important part of staying healthy and connected, as is treating your hearing loss! Both of these are especially important as we age. According to the National Institute on Deafness and…
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What To Know About Temporary Threshold Shift
Muffled hearing, a sense of fullness in ears or a ringing sound after experiencing loud noises can all be signs of temporary threshold shift (TTS). TTS refers to temporary hearing loss after exposure to loud…
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What Are the Differences Between Hearing Aids and Hearing Amplification Devices?
While both hearing aids and hearing amplification devices have a similar goal, they are very different technologies. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between them to discover what device is best to treat…
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What to Know About Hearing Aid Programming
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” If you’re among this population and you’re considering making the investment, you may be…
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Tips for Connecting Your Hearing Aids to Other Technology
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this population and you wear hearing aids,…
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Tips to Avoid Hearing Aid Mishaps
According to the World Health Organization, “Currently more than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss.” If you experience this condition, and you’re among the population who wears hearing…
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How to Protect Your Hearing Aids This Spring
If you’re one of the 7.1% of Americans over age 45 who wears a hearing aid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you may wonder what you can do to make…
