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How Hearing Loss Affects Your Brain
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect your ability to process sound. It can actually change the way your brain functions. A study from John Hopkins University followed 639 participants over 12 years. They found that hearing…
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Machine Learning Enhances Speech Recognition
As researchers work to understand more about the impact of hearing loss, one area of particular interest is the way it affects our ability to recognize speech. A new study created a human speech recognition…
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An Audiologist Visit Can Remove Barriers to Wearing Your Hearing Aids
Researchers at the University of Manchester found that as many as 20% of people who own hearing aids never wear them, and 30% of people who own hearing aids only wear them some of the…
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Do You Need to Treat Hunting-Related Hearing Loss?
Hunting and target shooting are popular past-times in the U.S. However, if you’re not careful, these hobbies can be hazardous for your hearing. Below we review everything you need to know about the risks of…
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What Is AI in a Hearing Aid?
Though the term “artificial intelligence” sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, you probably already use technology with AI capabilities. Examples include email inbox sorting, what-to-watch recommendations on your favorite streaming platform and self-parking…
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What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of…
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What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known…
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What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above…
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Out of Sight: What to Know About Invisible Hearing Aids
Today’s hearing aids are built to be sleek and discreet. Some models are even almost completely invisible! Below we review what an invisible hearing aid is, what options you have and what you should consider…
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Hearing Aid Accessories That Will Make Your Life Easier
If you have hearing loss, hearing aids help keep you connected to the world around you. They are an investment in your physical, mental and emotional health. Certain accessories can help you maximize the benefits…