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Know Your Limit - Tech Tools to Protect Your Hearing
This article emphasizes the importance of protecting hearing in loud environments by using technology to monitor noise levels. The author tested sound levels at a football game, where the crowd reached 114.2 decibels, and at a jazz concert, which measured 99 decibels, both potentially harmful to hearing. She also highlighted using smartphone apps like NIOSH for real-time noise monitoring and tracking headphone volume through health apps to prevent hearing damage. The article underscores the impor...
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Protect Your Hearing and Don't Stop Cheering – It's the Playoffs!
This article highlights the importance of protecting hearing during loud events, such as NFL games, where stadium noise can reach harmful decibel levels. The author shares their experience attending a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium, known for its intense crowd roar, and emphasizes the potential risks of prolonged exposure to loud noises. They suggest practical solutions like using earplugs or earmuffs, especially for children, and offer alternatives for those watching games at home, such as adj...
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Hearing Aids, T-Coils and Hearing Loops in 2022?
In 2022, while advanced hearing aid technologies like Bluetooth and rechargeable options are highly useful, the Telecoil (T-Coil) remains one of the most successful innovations for improving quality of life for hearing aid users. A small copper coil acting as an antenna, the T-Coil allows wearers to access sound wirelessly in public spaces through Hearing Loop Systems, significantly enhancing signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and making speech more intelligible in noisy environments. Unlike Bluetooth, ...
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A Journey to Healthy Hearing - Aimee's Story
Aimee shares her journey with hearing loss, which began years ago when she noticed her hearing was gradually deteriorating. After avoiding conversations and feeling isolated, a pivotal moment in the car with her family motivated her to seek help. With support from HIA and consultation with an audiologist, she underwent testing that revealed significant hearing loss. She chose rechargeable behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids for their convenience and lifestyle fit. Adjusting to new sounds like birds...
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Getting It Right for the Consumer
This article emphasizes the importance of hearing health and highlights the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss, such as social isolation, depression, falls, and cognitive impairments. The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) advocates for increased access to affordable hearing solutions while ensuring safety and effectiveness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to finalize regulations for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults with mild to moderate hear...
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Caring for Hearing Aids in the Cold
As winter approaches, it's important to take extra care of your hearing aids to ensure they function properly in cold weather. Keeping your ears warm with a beanie, earmuffs, or scarf can prevent moisture buildup caused by cold temperatures. Always carry spare batteries or a charger since winter can drain battery life faster. Be cautious when adjusting clothing near your ears to avoid damaging or losing your hearing aids, and utilize features like "Find My Hearing Aid" if available. When indoors,...
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