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Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Have you ever left a movie theater on a quiet night and noticed your ears ringing? That sound usually goes…
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Know Your Rights with Hearing Loss

By federal law, people with hearing loss are guaranteed access to many services, particularly in the public sector, but many…
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How Loud is Too Loud for Kids?

Technology is more integrated into our daily lives now more than ever before. This is especially true for kids who…
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How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing

Our lifestyle choices unquestionably influence hearing loss. Hearing loss rates are closely tied to how often one uses hearing protection…
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A Link between Hearing Loss & Diabetes

Hearing loss, like other physical or medical disorders, can be complicated by comorbidities. A comorbidity is an occurrence of two…
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Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help

Have you ever been in a social setting where you are struggling to understand or keep up with the conversation?…
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Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month! Started in 2012, this global awareness and advocacy campaign focuses on challenging the stigma associated…
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A Brief History of Hearing Loss

An estimated 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss. This is nearly 1 in 5…
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Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss

Did you know that over 50 million Americans have hearing loss? Older adults often have age-related hearing loss, but younger…
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Musicians & Hearing Loss

It makes sense that loud noise can damage hearing. You’ve probably experienced a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears…