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How Loud is Too Loud for Kids?

How Loud is Too Loud for Kids?

Dr. Hear | February 21, 2021
The latest studies are demonstrating a harrowing trend among young people. Their rates of hearing loss are much higher than former generations were at that...

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How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing

How Smoking & Drinking May Affect Hearing

Dr. Hear | February 15, 2021
We are learning more and more about the relationships between hearing loss and other lifestyle factors. For instances, it appears that a healthy diet is...

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When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?

When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?

Dr. Hear | January 25, 2021
Hearing aids are sophisticated technological instruments that live in the relatively inhospitable environment of our ear canals or behind the ear. Because they spend so...

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A Brief History of Hearing Loss

A Brief History of Hearing Loss

Dr. Hear | January 18, 2021
Some 48 million Americans, and an estimated 700 million people worldwide, suffer from some form of hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound. While most...

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Why Pretending to Hear Doesn't Help

Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help

Dr. Hear | January 11, 2021
Over 48 million Americans today suffer from some form of hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound. While some of us were born with hearing...

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Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss

Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss

Dr. Hear | December 22, 2020
If you have a friend or family member experiencing hearing loss, there are numerous ways you can provide valuable support. Hearing loss and its impact...

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Musicians & Hearing Loss

Musicians & Hearing Loss

Dr. Hear | December 17, 2020
Exposure to loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Musicians experience a higher risk of impaired hearing compared to any...

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5 Tips for a Successful Virtual Family Reunion

5 Tips for a Successful Virtual Family Reunion

Dr. Hear | December 15, 2020
For many of us, the holidays will be looking different this year with more gatherings happening online. If you plan on connecting with family and...

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Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood

Dealing with Noise Pollution in Your Neighborhood

Dr. Hear | November 18, 2020
While some of us may live “off the grid” in remote areas surrounded by natural sounds like the babbling brook, the occasionally roaring river, birds,...

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