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International Noise Awareness Day: Protecting Your Hearing in a Noisy World
Every year, International Noise Awareness Day reminds us of something many people overlook: noise can have a lasting impact on our hearing health. From traffic and construction to concerts, headphones, and everyday city life, we are surrounded by sound....
Can Hearing Aids Reduce Dementia Risk? What New Research Suggests
Hearing loss is often thought of as a communication issue - something that makes conversations harder to follow. But growing research shows that hearing health may also play an important role in long-term brain health. A large Australian study published in...
Nearly Half of Musicians Have Tinnitus: What the Latest Research Reveals
While music brings a wealth of happiness and creativity, new research highlights a serious health concern within the music community. A large international study published in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and discussed in an article by Hearing...
What I Wish More People Knew About Tinnitus: An Audiologist’s Perspective
Have you ever wondered why you can hear the faint static of electrical wires at night or thought you’d left the bathroom tap running? Ringing, buzzing, whooshing, or humming sounds are just a few examples of what some people hear all the time. I’m Vanessa,...
Tinnitus in Australia: The Condition Affecting 1 in 3 Adults
Tinnitus is often referred to as “ringing in the ears,” but many people hear hisses, hums or buzzing with no external source. It can be constant or occasional, soft or loud, noticed in one or both ears, or even in the head. Crucially, tinnitus can affect...
Meet Infinio Ultra: Phonak’s Next-Gen Hearing Technology
Hearing is one of those senses we rarely think about, until it starts to fade. Whether it’s struggling to follow a conversation in a busy café or missing subtle sounds that make life amusing, hearing loss can quietly affect our confidence, relationships, and...