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How Stress Affects Hearing and What You Can Do About It

How Stress Affects Hearing and What You Can Do About It

Experiencing stress is a common part of life, but its effects on hearing are less well-known. Chronic stress can impact auditory function by reducing blood flow to the inner ear, leading to potential hearing issues
May 20, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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How Hearing Loss Affects Communication in Relationships

How Hearing Loss Affects Communication in Relationships

Hearing loss can significantly alter the dynamics of communication in relationships, leading to misunderstandings and feelings of frustration. Those affected by hearing loss may struggle to catch every word in conversations, resulting in repeated questions
May 15, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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Flying With Your Hearing Aids

Flying With Your Hearing Aids

Traveling with hearing aids involves some careful planning to ensure they remain in optimal condition. Begin by having your hearing aids checked by a hearing health professional before your trip to ensure they are functioning
May 10, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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Common Causes of Hearing Loss

Age-related hearing loss, medically known as presbycusis, is the most common form of hearing impairment. It typically affects both ears and progresses gradually over time. As we age, the tiny hair cells in the inner
May 6, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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Why Untreated Hearing Loss Can Lead to Social Isolation

Why Untreated Hearing Loss Can Lead to Social Isolation

Struggling to hear in conversations can feel like standing outside a crowded room, watching life unfold without being fully part of it. Friends start talking around instead of to someone who can’t catch every word,
April 30, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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What to Do if My Hearing Aids Start Malfunctioning

What to Do if My Hearing Aids Start Malfunctioning

Hearing aids bring the world back to life, turning whispers into words and muffled sounds into clear conversations. When they suddenly stop working as expected, frustration can set in quickly. The good news is that
April 25, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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Some Myths About Hearing Loss

Some Myths About Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is often misunderstood, leading to myths that can prevent people from getting the help they need. Some assume it only affects older adults, while others believe hearing aids can restore hearing completely. These
April 20, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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How Excessive Ear Wax Affects Hearing

How Excessive Ear Wax Affects Hearing

A clogged ear can feel like listening to the world through a thick wall. Voices become muffled, sounds lose their crispness, and everyday conversations turn into frustrating experiences. Many people assume they are dealing with
April 15, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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Can Wearing Two Hearing Aids Improve Your Sense of Direction?

Can Wearing Two Hearing Aids Improve Your Sense of Direction?

Losing track of where a sound is coming from can feel disorienting, especially in busy environments. A ringing phone, a honking car, or a friend calling from across the room may seem to come from
April 10, 2025
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Matt Dearing
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