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Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline: Why Hearing Loss Treatment Is Important

Hearing loss and cognitive decline are prevalent health issues among older adults, and recent research indicates a strong connection between the two conditions. Let’s explore the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment for hearing loss…

Proactive Hearing Care Empowers Everyone

Several factors, such as advancing age, exposure to loud noises, and specific medical conditions, can contribute to hearing loss. There is a misconception that hearing loss is an unavoidable consequence of getting older. But the reality is that proactive measures…

Addressing Early Hearing Loss Could Help Prevent Dementia

Do you find you are having to ask people to repeat themselves more and more often? You may have suspected this to be a developing hearing loss for years, but felt it wasn’t serious enough to address or that there…

Nutrients That Can Support Your Hearing Health

Your hearing health is just as essential to your overall health and wellbeing as diet, exercise, and adequate rest, although many individuals may not realize it. Your hearing health affects not only your physical safety immediately by situating you in…

How Ototoxic Medications Affect Your Hearing

Updated December, 2025 Certain medications can harm your hearing without you realizing it. These drugs, called ototoxic medications that affect hearing, may damage the delicate structures inside your ears. The effects can range from temporary ringing to permanent hearing loss.…

Sound Off: Protecting Your Hearing Effectively

Updated December 8, 2025 Protecting your hearing isn’t just about turning down the volume. It’s about understanding when noise becomes dangerous and taking practical steps before damage occurs. Noise-induced hearing loss affects millions of Americans, yet most cases are entirely…

National Protect Your Hearing Month: Hearing Safety Tips

Updated October 7, 2025 October marks National Protect Your Hearing Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about hearing conservation. But protecting your hearing matters every single day. Your ears face constant exposure to potentially harmful sounds, from traffic noise…

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Understanding Types of Hearing Aids

Updated December 8, 2025 Choosing the right hearing aid feels overwhelming when you’re just starting to explore your options. You want something comfortable, effective, and suited to your daily life. The good news? Modern types of hearing aids offer solutions…

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