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Hearing loss can lead to social isolation

NewsBy Chris MichelsApril 12, 2022

Loneliness and social isolation have been getting their fair share of attention lately. Forgood reason. Covid has made both more prevalent. And both are increasingly linked tonumerous physical and mental health issues, including:  50 percent increased risk of dementia 32 percent increased risk of stroke 29 percent increased risk of heart disease Higher rates…

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Protect Your Hearing

NewsBy Chris MichelsMarch 24, 2022

How loud and for how long is key to avoiding noise-induced hearing damage Exposure to loud noise is the second leading cause of hearing loss — after aging. It’s also one of the only causes that are preventable. We can’t do anything about aging or heredity. But we can minimize our exposure to noise, or…

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Hearing In A Car

NewsBy Chris MichelsMarch 13, 2022

Why can’t I hear well in the car? When people find out I’m a hearing professional, they’ll often ask me some version of the following: “I can’t hear the kids in the backseat when we’re in the car. They’re trying to tell me about their day or ask me questions, but all I can do…

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Untreated hearing loss leads to increased healthcare costs

NewsBy Chris MichelsFebruary 24, 2022

For those who need convincing that hearing aids are worth the investment, today’shearing statistic is one data point among many that should help convince you theyare. A recent investigation on healthcare cost trends concluded that older adults withuntreated hearing loss used healthcare services more — and subsequently spentmore on healthcare — than peers without hearing loss…

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