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New Study about Hearing Aids

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NEWS RELEASE 5-SEP-2019 from American Association for the Advancement of Science: Study links hearing aids to lower risk of dementia, depression and falls Study of Medicare HMO participants, whose insurance covers part of hearing aid cost, reveals disparities in use and difference in incidence of major conditions after 3 years MICHIGAN MEDICINE - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Older adults who get a hearing aid for a newly diagnosed hearing loss have a lower risk of being diagnosed with … [Read more...]

Silence is Vital

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Science Says that Silence is Vital for our Brains! The Proof that Noise Hurts and Silence Heals, according to an article on UpLift Connect By Azriel ReShel: The value of silence is felt by everyone at some point in their life. Silence is comforting, nourishing and cozy. It opens us up to inspiration, and nurtures the mind, body and soul. Meanwhile, the madness of the noisy world is drowning out our creativity, our inner connection and hampering our resilience. Science is now showing that … [Read more...]

FSU hosts Listen Camp

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Excited to see this article about FSU hosting a 'Listen Camp' for children with hearing loss and hearing aids. By: Sophia Hernandez | WCTV Eyewitness News July 25, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Walking though the front doors of Listen Camp, you can hear the kids laughing and singing. The atmosphere is that of any other summer camp, but these campers all have something in common; they suffer from hearing loss or have hearing aids. Florida State University's Hearing and Speech Clinic … [Read more...]

Tips to get used to New Hearing Aids

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Great article in Healthy Hearing with Tips on how to get used to New Hearing Aids. You can check out the full article here: Tips: ~ Wear them at home first ~ Practice - give yourself some homework ~ Take a break ~ Go to your follow-up visits ~ Pay attention to Hearing Aid Care info ~ It takes time, don't get frustrated ~ Let your doctor know if you have pain You can be a big help to loved ones getting hearing aids by listening to them, being patient, go to appointments with them, … [Read more...]

Tinnitus linked to Brain Inflammation

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New research suggests a link between Tinnitus and Inflammation in the Brain. According to an article in Hearing Review - you can read the full article by clicking here The article states: Inflammation in a sound-processing region of the brain mediates ringing in the ears in mice that have noise-induced hearing loss, according to a study publishing June 18 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Shaowen Bao of the University of Arizona, and colleagues. Hearing loss is a widespread … [Read more...]

Hearing loss caused by gunfire

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Dr. Susan Terry was interviewed for an article in Healthy Hearing. Shooter's ear: Hearing loss caused by gunfire Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy Hearing June 19, 2019 When used correctly, firearms provide security, livelihood, and recreation for millions of Americans. The National Rifle Association boasts more than five million members and according to the National Shooting Federation, 20 million people spend $16.9 billion annually on target shooting, a sport which … [Read more...]

A Familiar Voice

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When an individual is considering hearing devices, it is important to keep the family involved. After all, the hearing devices are really for the whole family. Because adjusting to hearing devices takes a little time and work, it is always best to take a family member or a friend along for the appointment. It helps to hear a familiar voice during the fitting process. And it also helps to have another pair of ears along to hear the instructions and to learn reasonable expectations. So, … [Read more...]

The Joy of Hearing Simple Things

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When a patient is first fit with hearing devices, they frequently return with funny stories about the things that they hear. For most people, hearing changes so gradually, that is easy to forget environmental sounds that the rest of us take for granted. It is not unusual for the new hearing device wearer to rediscover that the world is a noisy place. While this may seem annoying at first, the brain needs to hear these sounds to function normally. For instance, safety is improved when you … [Read more...]

Tips to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear

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Summer is here and it's that time of the year for more pool time and an increase in Swimmer's Ear. An article in Healthy Hearing explains what it is, how you get Swimmer's Ear and the problems it can cause - you can read the full article here: click here for the article Here are some highlights from the article of things you can do to prevent Swimmer's Ear: * Dry your ears after swimming - with a towel or cloth * Tilt your head to each side for excess water to drain * Use earplugs or … [Read more...]

Hearing Loss Dining Out Tips

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A good article in Psychology Today shares Tips when Dining Out with Hearing Loss - you can read the full article here: click here for article Here are a few highlights from the article: *Choose a restaurant that has a quieter atmosphere or sound absorbing decor *Check the restaurant's reviews to see what others have to say about the noise level *Ask your friends what their experience was at a particular restaurant *Find a table next to the wall or in a quiet area - possibly a … [Read more...]