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Can Hearing Loss Affect My Ability to Drive
Driving offers freedom and convenience. If you or someone you know has hearing loss, you may wonder how it affects driving safety. While hearing helps detect certain sounds on the road, many individuals with hearing…
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How to Safely Use Earbuds
Using earbuds has become a daily habit for many people. However, improper use of earbuds can lead to discomfort and hearing loss. By following a few safety guidelines, you can enjoy your earbuds while keeping…
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Hearing Aids Help You Stay Independent
Approximately 8.5% of adults aged 55 to 64 have disabling hearing loss. The rate increases to 50% by the age of 75 and over. Many of the side effects of hearing loss can adversely affect…
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What Kind of Hearing Aid Technology Is Right for You?
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but powerful devices help improve communication and spatial awareness, manage tinnitus symptoms and more. If you decide to begin your…
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What Are Your Hearing Loss Treatment Options?
More than 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with some degree of hearing loss. If you are experiencing hearing loss, your treatment options will vary based on several factors including but…
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Great Reasons to Get Hearing Aids
Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. The small but powerful devices can provide countless benefits to your life, including but not limited to: Tinnitus management Hearing protection Easier…
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How Can Potassium Affect Hearing Health?
Potassium is a vital nutrient that helps maintain normal fluid levels in our cells and plays a role in everything from lowering your blood pressure to keeping your bones healthy and strong. Some research has…
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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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Tips For Staying at a Rental Property When You Have Hearing Loss
Summer is here, and that means it’s vacation time! When traveling, many of us opt to rent a home or apartment as opposed to staying in a hotel. If you have hearing loss, there are…
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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…
