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Can Hearing Aids Hear Animal Sounds
Hearing aids are designed to amplify the sounds of life, including the sounds of animals. Whether it’s birds chirping at dawn, a dog barking or a cat purring on your lap, you may wonder if…
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Can a Concussion Affect Hearing?
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs after a major blow or hit to the head. Upon impact, the brain is bumped inside the skull and hits the sides of the…
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How To Make Your Classroom Inclusive for Kids with Hearing Loss
A new school year is underway! We’ve compiled some tips for teachers below to guide you in helping your students with hearing loss this year. Try Specific Communication Strategies When you’re teaching your lessons, pay…
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Purdue Research Reveals New Connections Between Hearing Loss, Posture and Balance
While previous studies have shown that hearing loss affects balance, new research from Purdue University Audiology Professor Alexander Francis and his colleagues may help further explain the connection. Their study found that postural sway is…
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Decibels at Home: Surprising Sounds That Can Harm Your Hearing
Decibels (dB) measure the intensity of sound. Anything above 85 dB can begin to damage hearing with prolonged or repeated exposure. The louder the sound, the less time it takes to cause harm. For example,…
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Feedback Cancellation and Modern Hearing Aids
Previously, a common complaint among hearing aid users was the presence of feedback, or high-pitched whistling noises. This issue could occur during conversations, when hugging someone or even while wearing a hat. Nearly 28.8 million…
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Are You Enabling a Loved One’s Hearing Loss
When someone you love begins to struggle with hearing loss, it’s natural to want to help. You may find yourself repeating things or stepping in to manage conversations on their behalf. While these actions come…
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Does My Sleeping Position Affect My Ear and Hearing Health?
When we think about ear health, we often focus on things like hearing, noise exposure or infections. But your sleeping position can also have a surprising effect on the comfort of your ears. From ear…
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Can Hearing Loss Affect My Ability to Drive
If you or a loved one has hearing loss, you may be wondering how that impacts the ability to drive. While hearing is an important sense for driving, many people with hearing loss continue to…
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Will Warmer Weather Impact My Hearing Aid Performance?
As spring and summer near, hearing aid users may wonder how increased temperatures and humidity may affect their devices. Nearly 28.8 million people could benefit from using hearing aids. Warmer weather can present some challenges…
