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Studies Show Higher Rates of Hearing Loss for People with Diabetes

Studies Show Higher Rates of Hearing Loss for People with Diabetes

Are you worried that your hearing isn’t as good as it once was? There are a number of causes of hearing loss, including exposure to noise, and even the natural aging process. Hearing loss is
November 26, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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Links Between Hearing Loss & COVID-19

Links between Hearing Loss & COVID-19

Have you been following the news about the COVID-19 pandemic? The coronavirus can be especially dangerous for older adults, so we recommend following your local guidelines to minimize your risk.  COVID-19 has already been linked
November 25, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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A Connection between Hearing Loss, Depression, and Dementia

A Connection between Hearing Loss, Depression, and Dementia

Hearing loss affects many older adults all over the world. Around 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 have a hearing loss. That number rises to 1 in 2 people over the age
November 19, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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How Hearing Loss Treatment Can Lessen Loneliness

How Hearing Loss Treatment Can Lessen Loneliness

We all experience loneliness from time to time. When feelings of loneliness are short lived, they’re a completely normal and natural emotion. They can even provide a valuable time of self-reflection. However, chronic or ongoing
November 19, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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Even a Mild Hearing Loss May Contribute to Cognitive Decline

Even a Mild Hearing Loss May Contribute to Cognitive Decline

You’ve heard that hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, and an increased risk of developing dementia or even Alzheimer’s disease. The question is, does only moderate or severe hearing loss affect your cognitive abilities,
November 11, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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Understanding Vertigo & Meniere's Disease

Understanding Vertigo & Meniere’s Disease

Have you been experiencing vertigo, dizziness, or hearing loss? Sometimes hearing loss and vertigo can appear together, as is the case when you have Meniere’s disease. This disease, named after the doctor who identified it
November 4, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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Why Do Masks Make It So Difficult to Communicate

Why Do Masks Make It So Difficult to Communicate

Public health officials are requesting that we all wear masks when we’re out doing errands and when we’re meeting with friends. For both people with normal hearing and people with hearing loss, wearing a mask
October 31, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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How Often Should I Get a Hearing Test?

How Often Should I Get a Hearing Test?

Do you have an annual physical, an annual dental appointment, and a routine vision exam? Many people have some regular medical checkups as part of their yearly healthcare routines. However, many people never even consider
October 28, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing

How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing

Doctors often stress the importance of a healthy diet, particularly as we age. You’ve heard the old saying “you are what you eat”, and in some ways that’s true. Eating a heart-healthy diet not only
October 22, 2020
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Matt Dearing
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