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How plants make sounds and why it matters to insects

NewsBy Chris MichelsMay 26, 2026Leave a comment

Happy spring! We begin this blog with a shout-out to those who make the effort to water their plants regularly: Because did you know that dehydration not only stresses plants, but makes them scream? Yes, you heard that right. This is the sound of plants vibrating at ultrasonic frequencies “due to physiological processes” that occur from changes in water…

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Celebrating Better Hearing Month and the benefits of treating hearing loss

NewsBy Chris MichelsMay 12, 2026Leave a comment

Welcome to Better Hearing Month—a time when we raise awareness of hearing issues and the value of getting our hearing checked and treating any hearing loss we may have. After all, better hearing plays a huge role in bringing joy and betterment to our daily lives. The benefits are countless—some of them, obvious; some of them,…

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How hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health

NewsBy Chris MichelsApril 23, 2026

It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious. For example, we know that communication hardships associated with hearing loss can result in…

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My 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how I overcame them

NewsBy Chris MichelsApril 12, 2026

Growing up with a severe-to-profound hearing loss, hearing has always been a complex and deeply personal part of my identity. I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions…

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