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One of The Easiest Annual Health Checks to Keep You Vital
Hearing loss is often overlooked, with individuals waiting an average of four years after noticing difficulties before seeking professional help. This delay can negatively impact physical and mental well-being, as untreated hearing loss contributes to safety risks, cognitive decline, reduced job performance, and social isolation. Regular hearing tests are crucial for those exposed to noisy environments, over the age of 50, or experiencing symptoms like tinnitus. Early intervention through treatme...
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Hearing Better Can Help You Think Better
Hearing loss and dementia are both prevalent among older adults, with approximately one-third of individuals aged 65–74 experiencing hearing loss and more than half over 75 affected. Dementia affects about 10% of U.S. adults aged 65 and older, while another 22% have mild cognitive impairment. Recent research suggests a potential link between hearing loss and dementia, with hearing loss being the top modifiable risk factor for preventing or delaying dementia, accounting for 8% of total modifiabl...
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Full List of OTC Hearing Aids
This article provides an overview of FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) and self-fitting hearing aids, detailing their regulatory classifications under product codes such as QUF, QUG, and OSM. It highlights the importance of safety and efficacy testing for self-fitting devices and discusses notable branding partnerships with consumer electronics companies like Lexie, Sony, HP, and Jabra. The article also addresses compliance challenges for manufacturers selling hearing aids online, particularly t...
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Do You Struggle With Hearing At Times?
Hearing care professionals are encountering a growing number of patients who report hearing difficulties but exhibit normal results on standard audiograms. Research, such as the NAL study involving over 10,000 participants, highlights that nearly 70% of these individuals under 65 experience significant limitations in daily activities due to perceived hearing loss, often encouraged by family or friends to seek help. Despite their concerns, traditional care assumes no intervention is needed. Howeve...
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Hearing Technology: The Future is Now
Modern hearing aids represent a groundbreaking innovation in medical technology, transforming the lives of individuals with hearing loss through advanced features such as artificial intelligence (AI), Bluetooth connectivity, and tinnitus masking. Equipped with AI, these devices adapt to individual needs by differentiating speech from background noise, adjusting settings based on environments, and recognizing frequently visited locations for customized auditory experiences. Beyond listening enhanc...
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Iconic Women: Paving the Way for Those with Disabilities
On March 4, Judy Heumann, a trailblazer for disability rights, passed away. As Women's History Month begins, it’s a fitting time to honor her and other women who have shaped the lives of people with disabilities. Judy Heumann, paralyzed by polio at 18 months, fought against exclusion in education and became a key advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act, serving in prominent government roles. Helen Keller, blind and deaf from infancy, overcame immense challenges to earn a Bachelor's deg...
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