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Is there a Link Between Diabetes & Hearing Loss?

A 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate estimates that nearly 100 million US individuals currently have diabetes or prediabetes. If you have this very prevalent ailment, you are undoubtedly aware of the health
October 13, 2022
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Matt Dearing
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Communication Obstacles Can Be a Sign of Hearing Loss

Communication Obstacles Can Be a Sign of Hearing Loss

Have you ever had trouble hearing in very noisy places? You might be able to talk to someone when it’s quiet, but you might not be able to understand what they’re saying when there’s a
September 30, 2022
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Matt Dearing
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Protect Yourself From Environmental Noise Pollution

Protect Yourself From Environmental Noise Pollution

Our noise problem is getting worse in a world that is no doubt getting busier. Noise pollution is on track to become the next big public health problem. Harmful noise levels can hurt our hearing,
September 13, 2022
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Matt Dearing
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Monitor Your Earbud Use to Protect Your Hearing

Monitor Your Earbud Use to Protect Your Hearing

You can find earbuds almost anywhere. Everyone has at least one pair, from cheap ones from the drugstore to high-tech ones blocking noise. We wear them to work, walk the dog, and go to the
August 15, 2022
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Matt Dearing
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A Link between Fatigue & Hearing Loss

A Link between Fatigue & Hearing Loss

Work and social life can be hard on your health, but if you feel more tired at the end of the day than you think you should, even if you’re otherwise healthy, you might want
August 1, 2022
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Matt Dearing
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Why You Should Treat Bilateral Hearing Loss with Two Hearing Aids

Why You Should Treat Bilateral Hearing Loss with Two Hearing Aids

One question we frequently get is if one hearing aid can provide the same benefits as two hearing aids. While a single hearing aid can improve sound quality, it cannot do some of the more
June 30, 2022
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Matt Dearing
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Understanding Your Hearing Aids

Understanding Your Hearing Aids

It can be exhilarating to get hearing aids for the first time. You know there are sounds you haven’t heard in years, and you’re excited to have a social life and quickly understand what people
June 20, 2022
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All About Hearing Aid Compatible Assistive Listening Devices

Hearing aids can help improve speech comprehension in noisy environments, but there are some situations where an assistive listening device will help. An assistive listening device (ALD) is any device that’s designed to improve your
June 7, 2022
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Matt Dearing
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The Possible Link Between Exercise and Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss

The Possible Link Between Exercise and Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss

Regular exercise has benefits for people of all ages. Besides boosting our mood, keeping our heart healthy, managing blood sugar levels, and keeping our weight down and our muscles strong, the effects of an exercise
June 1, 2022
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Matt Dearing
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