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Everyday Activities That Could Harm Your Hearing

Many of us associate hearing loss with aging, but getting older is not the only contributor to deterioration. Several everyday activities can harm hearing. In this guide, we’ll explore common hazards and offer tips to help you protect your hearing.  Everyday activities that can harm hearing There are some obvious examples of exposure to loud […]

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Age-related Hearing Loss Is Often Untreated

Hearing loss can happen in many different ways. However, there is no denying that a lot of people end up experiencing hearing loss because of the natural aging process. Nevertheless, one worrying thing about this type of hearing loss is that it is often untreated. Known as presbycusis, age-related hearing loss impacts older adults. The […]

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Why are People with Hearing Loss More Prone to Dementia?

By the time adults reach their seventies, nearly two-thirds experience some degree of hearing loss. Studies show that adults with hearing loss have a higher susceptibility to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders.  Why is this, and what can we do to prevent it? A study of nearly 2,000 older adults showed that those […]

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Can Hearing be Regained?

When people first experience hearing loss, they’re eager to know whether their hearing function can be regained. In most cases, the cause of your hearing loss will determine what treatment is appropriate and whether you can regain your natural hearing function.  In order to assess the extent of your hearing loss and the cause of […]