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The Benefits of Modern Hearing Aids
Since the commercialisation of ear trumpets, hearing amplification devices have come a long way. In the late 1800s, the first electric hearing aid was created by engineer Miller Reese Hutchison. Thereafter, researchers and developers have been employing more...
Life with Hearing Aids: Strategies for a Smooth Adjustment
Research from Johns Hopkins reveals some eye-opening facts about hearing loss and dementia. Over a 12-year study, they found that even mild, untreated hearing loss can double a person’s risk of developing dementia. Moderate hearing loss triples that risk,...
The Latest Technological Innovations in Hearing Aids
The world of hearing aid technology is undergoing a considerable shift, propelled by rapid advancements in various fields. As we move further into the digital age, these technologies are becoming more sophisticated, offering improved functionality and...
Hearing conservation in the workplace: Tips for employers and employees
Noise-induced hearing loss is a type of hearing impairment that results from exposure to loud sound. It can occur after a one-time exposure to an intense sound, like an explosion, or from continuous exposure to loud sounds over an extended period, such as...
Do you have good genes for hearing?
Genetics can play a significant role in our hearing health, with a wide variation in causes of hearing impairments across the lifespan. Of the 20,000 genes that make up who we are, it is estimated that at least 200 are required for the ear’s function and...
The Impact of Age-Related Hearing Loss on Quality of Life and What Can Be Done
Hearing Loss is a common problem that can occur as we age, and it is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions amongst older adults. Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, can be caused by many factors throughout our lives such as exposure...