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Celebrating Better Hearing Month and the benefits of treating hearing loss

NewsBy Chris MichelsMay 12, 2026

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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10 top ways treating hearing loss supports healthy aging

NewsBy Chris MichelsMarch 24, 2026

Here are 10 top ways better hearing can contribute to healthy aging: 1. Better hearing is linked to a reduced risk of dementia Did you know that hearing loss was named the single largest modifiable risk factor [SM1] for dementia by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care? It’s true. Research continues to emerge that supports the…

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