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Wearing Your Hearing Aid During Summer Activities

There are so many fun activities to do every summer! So how can you make sure those activities don’t damage or harm your hearing aids?

June 6, 2022

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How Can Your Driving Habits be Impacted by Hearing Loss?

If you have hearing loss, should you be driving? Yes! Turns out, hearing loss doesn’t impact your overall ability to drive that much–as long as you pick up these extra habits.

June 1, 2022

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When Should I Get my Hearing Checked?

There’s no good reason not to schedule a hearing exam. They’re painless and important to your overall health.

May 23, 2022

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How is Tinnitus Managed?

Tinnitus is strongly associated with hearing loss. If you have ringing in your ears, you should get your hearing tested.

May 16, 2022

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How do I Know if I’m Suffering From Hearing Loss?

Here are the most common signs of early hearing loss. Number 7 is shocking.

May 10, 2022

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Tips for Getting Used to Your New Hearing Aid

These tips for new hearing aid users can help make the transition smoother and easier.

May 3, 2022

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Are Hearing Aids Waterproof?

Thinking of taking a trip to the pool and worried about getting your hearing aids wet? Here are some things to consider.

April 26, 2022

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Protect Your Hearing With These 5 Tips

Would you risk losing your hearing permanently? Here are a few simple ways to protect it.

April 18, 2022

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The Surprising Connections Between Hearing Aids and Your Love Life

You may not think of hearing aids as connected to your love life. But these small devices can improve intimacy in fascinating ways.

April 11, 2022

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Age Related Hearing Loss – the First Signs

It may be difficult to notice the gradual development of age related hearing loss. Watch for these clues.

April 4, 2022

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