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Are Hearing Aids Covered by HSA or FSA?

Find out if your hearing aids are HSA or FSA-eligible and how you can save on hearing aid expenses.

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Sore Throat and Ear Pain

Discover causes, symptoms, and remedies for sore throat and ear pain.

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Tax Deduction for Hearing Aids

Find out how to claim hearing aids and medical expenses on your taxes and which costs are deductible

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Autophony and Echo in Ears

Learn what autophony and echo in ears are, and how to get rid of it.

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How to Relieve Sinus and Ear Pressure

Learn how to relieve sinus and ear pressure with treatments, home remedies, and OTC solutions.

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Benefits of Two Hearing Aids

Discover why two hearing aids are better than one to improve hearing health.

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RIC vs BTE Hearing Aids

Learn about the difference between these two popular hearing aid styles.

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What Are Hearing Aid Accessories

Accessories can make life with hearing aids even easier and more streamlined.

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Can Ear Wax Cause Hearing Loss?

Your temporary hearing loss could be the result of impacted earwax.

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Can Tinnitus Cause Headaches or Migraine

Read about their surprising connection and effective management strategies.

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What is Blue Noise?

What is blue noise, and how can it enhance your focus, relaxation, clarity, stress, sleep and more.

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How Does a Hearing Aid Work?

We’ll explore how parts of hearing aids work together to amplify sound

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Understanding Decibel Charts

Learn how decibels are measured and when to protect your hearing.

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Why Can I Hear My Heartbeat in My Ear

Learn what causes this sensation and when to seek medical attention.

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Pimple in Ear? Caring For Your Ears

What causes ear pimples, and how can you get rid of them fast?

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Ear Wax Removal

Get the scoop on proper ear wax removal techniques, including what not to do yourself.

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Pink Noise vs White Noise

Learn about the different noise colors and why some work better for sleep than others.

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ADHD Hearing Problems and Hearing Loss

How ADHD can contribute to hearing problems and vice versa.

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What Is An Audiogram And How To Read It

Learn how to read and interpret your hearing test results.

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Tinnitus, Brain Fog, and Fatigue

Learn about the connection between tinnitus and brain fog.

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Can a Stroke Cause Hearing Loss?

Learn how strokes and sudden hearing loss can be connected.

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Hearing Insurance for Seniors

Learn how hearing needs change over time and what to look for in insurance coverage.

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Hearing Test Types and Why They Matter

Compare hearing assessment types and learn why it’s so important to test your hearing!

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Tinnitus and Insomnia

Does tinnitus affect sleep? Let’s find out.

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Lyme Disease and Hearing Loss

The connection between Lyme disease and hearing loss, including prevention tips.

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Anxiety And Hearing Loss

Did you know there’s a two-way connection between anxiety and hearing loss?

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Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?

Learn what drives the cost behind hearing aids and your options for lowering them.

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Flying with Hearing Aids + Batteries

Getting on a plane soon? These helpful hearing aid tips will make the trip more enjoyable.

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Blood Pressure and Hearing Loss

The connection between this long-term condition and your hearing health.

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Why Do My Ears Feel Clogged

Causes of clogged ears beyond colds and what you can do about them.

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Are Ear Infections Contagious?

Dive into the science behind ear infections.

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Cleaning Hearing Aid Domes

Learn how to keep your hearing aid domes clean and functioning correctly.

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Ears Ringing After Concert

Ringing in your ears after a musical experience? Read about causes and how to prevent it next time.

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Brown Noise Vs. White Noise

You may be familiar with white noise, but could brown noise be a better auditory fit?

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Hearing Aid Apps for Smartphones

Enhance your hearing experience with intuitive smartphone apps.

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Is hearing loss hereditary?

Explore the hereditary aspects of hearing impairment, along with testing and treatment options.

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How to Dry Out Hearing Aids

Did your hearing aids get wet? Learn what to do and how to dry out your wet hearing aids.

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Hearing Loss and Physical Health

Did you know your physical health can impact hearing loss? Discover the links and learn more.

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High vs. Low-Frequency Sounds

High vs low-frequency sounds: find out how both can impact your daily life.

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Auditory Processing Disorder

Learn the symptoms of auditory processing disorder and where to get treatment.

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The Benefits of Addressing Hearing Loss

Discover why detecting hearing loss early may improve your quality of life.

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Wearing Hearing Aids: A User's Guide

Learn how to get the most out of your new hearing aids with our comprehensive guide.

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What Is the Auditory Canal?

Learn about the auditory canal and how its functions allow us to hear.

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Learn how to protect your hearing from noise-induced hearing loss and discover which types of noises

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Why Is My Ear Canal Swollen?

Explore the potential causes of ear swelling and how to find relief.

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Double Ear Infection

Can adults get a double ear infection? Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

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How To Improve Your Hearing

Learn how your hearing plays a vital role in whole body health and how a hearing benefit can help.

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What Is a Hearing Instrument Specialist?

Is a hearing instrument specialist different from an audiologist? Learn what they do.

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Why Does My Ear Keep Popping?

Do your ears pop outside of high altitudes? Learn what causes this sensation to occur and how to fix

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How Do Ear Candles Work

Ear candling is unsafe and can do more harm than good to your ear canal and hearing health.

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How To Clean Hearing Aids

Learn how to clean and care for your hearing aids in our comprehensive guide.

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Musical Ear Syndrome: Is It Serious?

Did you know that musical ear syndrome is a variation of tinnitus? Learn about these phantom sounds.

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Transient Ear Noise: Truth On Tinnitus

Learn how to separate fact from fiction about tinnitus and how it affects our health.

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How To Protect Your Hearing Outdoors

Learn how to protect your hearing health while still enjoying your favorite summer activities.

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Ear Drainage: Causes and Treatments

Learn the common causes of ear drainage and how to take steps to find relief.

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Bug In Ear? Learn How to Remove It

Insects can just be a buzzing nuisance but they can fly into your ear. Learn to remove them safely.

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Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids

Learn how a bone-anchored hearing aid works and who may be a candidate for this device.

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Alcohol & Tinnitus: Are They Connected?

Can alcohol cause tinnitus? We review the latest research and findings.

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Hearing Aid Fitting: What To Expect

From the initial evaluation to the final adjustments, we'll guide you through the process.

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7 Itchy Ear Home Remedies

Get relief from itchy ears with these 7 home remedies.

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Heachache Behind the Ear?

Are you experiencing headaches behind the ears? Learn about causes and treatment options for relief.

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Parent's Guide to Hearing Aids for Kids

Learn how to support your child's hearing health journey.

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Why Do My Ears Hurt When I Swallow?

Dealing with ear pain when swallowing? Learn why and how to find relief.

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World Hearing Day: Hearing Care for All!

If you have trouble hearing, you are most definitely not alone.

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Why Is Water Stuck in My Ear?

Learn how to get relief from water trapped in your ear canal.

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Can Earbuds Cause Hearing Loss?

Learn tips on how to tune in without risking damage to your hearing health.

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Connection of Heart & Hearing Health

Heart disease and hearing loss may sound like two unrelated issues, but they have a lot in common.

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Is Muffled Hearing Serious?

Muffled hearing can occur in one or both ears and may be a symptom of an underlying condition.

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Are Invisible Hearing Aids Worth It?

Learn how Invisible hearing aids offer a discreet solution to hearing loss.

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Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?

Learn the differences between temporary and permanent hearing loss and how to connect to a provider.

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Why Do My Ears Get Hot Suddenly?

Discover the common causes of why we experience hot ears and how to find relief.

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What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?

Uncover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for unilateral hearing loss.

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5 Foods That Help or Harm Your Hearing

Discover which nutrients can improve your hearing health and may help reduce occurrences of tinnitus

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Are Rechargeable Hearing Aids Worth It?

Discover the technology and benefits behind rechargeable hearing aids.

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Sensorineural vs Conductive Hearing Loss

How is sensorineural hearing loss different from conductive and can they coexist?

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Are Q-Tips Bad for Your Ears?

Cleaning your ears with cotton swabs may seem like a quick and easy fix, but it can hurt your ears.

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Hearing Loss and Dementia

Studies continue to show that hearing loss and dementia are linked. Get the latest insights.

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What Is An Audiologist?

Get to know the essential role that audiologists play in supporting your hearing health journey.

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The Future of Hearing Aid Technology

Discover what's new and trending in hearing aid technology.

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Green vs. White Noise Colors Explained

Learn the differences between green noise vs. white noise and why we identify audible frequencies

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Tinnitus and Dementia

Explore the latest research on hearing loss, tinnitus, and dementia.

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Does Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?

Get your top hearing aid and insurance questions answered with help from Dr. Meyer.

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Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?

Learn how to choose the right Medicare Advantage Plan for your hearing health care.

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Hearing Aids for Severe Hearing Loss

Discover how hearing aids may help effectively treat severe or profound hearing loss.

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Clogged Ears from a Cold

Learn how to combat the common cold and protect your ears from clogging and infection.

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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

Struggling with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction? Learn techniques to help manage this condition.

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Hearing Focus: Cocktail Party Effect

Explore the brain's selective hearing and cocktail party effect in noisy settings.

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Free hearing aid access and eligibility

Discover how to get free hearing aids through government programs, insurance, and more.

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Hydrogen peroxide in ear

Discover how to use hydrogen peroxide for ear wax removal and ear infections.

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Hearing loss as disability

Discover what constitutes hearing loss as a disability.

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Hearing Aids for Veterans

Discover the VA-provided hearing aids and benefits for eligible veterans.

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How to insert and adjust Hearing Aids

Discover how to properly insert, remove, and adjust hearing aids

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Why Take Care of My Hearing Loss Now?

Find out 5 reasons why it makes sense to get treatment for hearing loss sooner rather than later.

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Flying with an ear infection

Flying with Ear Infection: discover risks, tips and precautions.

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Crackling in ear: causes and remedies

Discover causes, symptoms and treatments for crackling noise in ears.

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New Study on Hearing Loss and Dementia

Surprising new information about the link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline.

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National Safety Month

Find out if your hearing may be at risk and what you can do to protect it.

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Treat hearing loss for overall health

5 reasons why treating your hearing loss is a foundation for good overall health

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Can colder weather affect your hearing?

Did you know that cold weather can cause changes in your ears that can lead to hearing loss?

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Wearing a Face Mask with Hearing Aids

If you wear hearing aids, you may struggle to wear a face mask: find out our tips for wearing a face

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Your top 5 hearing insurance questions

Answering your top 5 questions about hearing insurance and how it works.

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Workplace Hearing Loss

Around 22 million Americans a year are exposed to hazardous noise levels in their workplace

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Getting Used to Hearing Aids

Our “Ask the Expert” series is back, answering: How can I get used to wearing my hearing aids?

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Hearing Loss in the Workplace

Bringing up your hearing struggles at work doesn't have to be scary

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Is Hearing Loss Reversible?

We explore the three categories of hearing loss and discover if there is a way to restore hearing.

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Cost of Hearing

There's a hefty cost for ignoring your ears, but there are ways to save money.

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Hearing as a Hub For Overall Health

Health-related issues are connected, in one way or another, to your hearing.

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Choosing Hearing Protection

How do you choose the best hearing protection for your lifestyle? Here are a few tips.

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Reintroducing Your Ears to Sounds

Discover the best way to protect your ears after a few years of being on lockdown.

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Holiday shopping for your hearing

While shopping for the kids in your life, don't forget to consider how loud a toy may be!

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4 Myths About Hearing Aid Cost

We’re dispelling four of the most common myths about hearing aid cost.

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Hearing Aids to Reconnect

Hearing loss impacts not just your ability to hear, but also your ability to connect to loved ones.

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Hearing Aid Cleaning and Care

Learn how to clean and care for your hearing aids.

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Communication in Hearing Healthcare

Your relationships with your healthcare professionals are deeply personal

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When Do I Need Hearing Aids?

Hearing loss is often dismissed as an inconsequential part of aging.

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A Diet Fit for Your Health and Hearing

We’ve all heard the saying “You are what you eat,” but diet can affect more than how you feel

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Exercises for Your Hearing

Hearing loss prevention should be a part of your daily routine.

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Hearing Loss in children

Hearing Loss in children and teens is more common than you’d think

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Are You Missing Out on Everyday Sounds?

How does hearing loss affect our ability to hear these sounds?

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Benefits of Rechargeable Hearing Aids

Rechargeable hearing devices are designed for today’s busy lifestyles

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Make the Most of Your Hearing Benefit

Ask the Expert: How can I make the most of my hearing benefit?

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Save money on hearing aids

Our expert audiologist shares tips for saving money on your hearing aid purchase.

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Wear Hearing Aids

Ask the Expert: Why people avoid or delay a decision to wear hearing aids

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Sudden Temporary Hearing Loss

Sudden temporary hearing loss can be very upsetting and confusing issue to experience.

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Address Hearing Loss During COVID-19

Learn how to safely address hearing loss during COVID-19.

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Discuss Loved One's Hearing Loss

Ask the Expert: When and How to Discuss a Loved One’s Hearing Loss

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Hearing Protection

Hearing protection for the outdoor enthusiast

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Summer Hearing Hazards

Some summertime activities can expose you to harmful noises

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Can Hearing Aids Cause Vertigo?

This is an understandable concern as you consider treating your hearing loss with hearing aids.

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How Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life

If you’re spending more time at home lately, you may wonder about the need for daily hearing aid use

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Treat Your Hearing Loss for Your Brain

Hearing loss can lead to structural changes in the brain. Learn about them and see the difference

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How to Buy Hearing Aids During COVID-19

Use this three-step guide from Amplifon to discover which type of hearing aid makes sense for you.

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Communication Tips During COVID-19

Discover our tips and tricks to make communication easier during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Connected at Home and Hearing Loss

Few ways that you can stay connected while at home if you have hearing loss.

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Itchy Ears During Allergy Season

Allergies make your eyes and nose itch, but can they make your ears itch? Listen to your ears

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Listen to Your Heartbeat

Your heart may be telling you something about your hearing

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Hearing Loss and Physical Health

Frequently-asked questions about hearing loss and how it’s connected to your overall health.

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The Cost of Affordable Hearing Aids

What do hearing aids cost and how can I make them more affordable?

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Start Wearing Hearing Aids

Ask the Expert: What's it really like to start wearing hearing aids

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Hearing Test and Diabetes Care Checklist

Regular hearing screenings should be included in your diabetes care checklist

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Hearing Appointment Expectations

What should I expect at my hearing care appointment

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Meet Our Two In-House Audiologists!

Here at Amplifon Hearing Health Care, our goal is to restore the sounds of life to our members.

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Hearing Loss Increases Risk of Falls

Learn about the connection between hearing loss and falling.

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School Hearing Screenings

34 states have mandated school hearing screenings1, but how much do you know about these screenings?

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Sound Advice

Commit Yourself to the '3 Pillars' of Hearing Loss Prevention

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Sound Advice

Be aware of how noise threatens hearing health

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When the Smoke Gets in Your Ears

Cigarette smoke gets in your lungs, your blood stream and your ears

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Find Your Quiet Space

New app allows you to 'find your quiet space.'

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Cognitive Decline

Use of hearing aids may help to reduce cognitive decline

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Audiologist vs. ENT

What’s the difference between the two and when should you see each one?

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11 Unknown Things About Hearing Aids

The hearing aids of today are virtually invisible and have very little limitations

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The Effect of Loud Noise On the Brain

Noise-induced hearing loss not only affects hearing.

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Permanent Hearing Loss

7 Common Sounds That Can Cause Permanent Hearing Loss

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