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A deep dive into swimmer’s ear

NewsBy Chris MichelsJune 11, 2024

Nothing says summer like a refreshing dip in the lake or swimming the lanes on a sunny morning. Or maybe it’s pool volleyball you dream of while planning your annual tropical getaway. Whatever floats your boat, it’s hard to deny that summer and water activities go hand-in-hand. Unfortunately, water activities can often lead to swimmer’s ear. (Ouch!) What…

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Did you hear? Eating healthy may reduce women’s hearing loss risk

NewsBy Chris MichelsMay 23, 2024

It’s no secret that eating healthy is great for your overall health — reducing the risk of chronic diseases, supporting brain function, improving mental health, helping you stay active — and beyond. But another benefit of nutritious noshing may be music to women’s ears in particular: Women who eat a healthy diet may reduce their risk of hearing loss by…

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What is the best sound ever?

NewsBy Chris MichelsMay 12, 2024

Welcome to Better Hearing Month! In honor of this important time, which raises awareness of hearing and speech problems and the value of getting our hearing checked, you are invited to join Audibel in recognizing the joy and betterment sound brings to our daily lives. From the blissful gurgle of a baby’s giggle to the…

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Fact: Hearing aids help us hear better and feel better

NewsBy Chris MichelsApril 23, 2024

We know that past studies have associated hearing loss with depression and it’s no surprise why: When it’s difficult to hear, it’s difficult to communicate—which can lead to social isolation and eventually, depression. But what makes today’s fact stand out is that it highlights one of the first studies to directly link hearing aids with a reduced risk of…

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