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How Diabetes and Hearing Loss Are Connected: What You Need to Know

Growing evidence suggests that people with diabetes are at significantly higher risk of hearing impairment than those without.
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Recognizing Hearing Loss During Holiday Visits

Whether you’re visiting aging parents, reconnecting with extended family, or hosting loved ones of all ages, the holidays are the perfect time to pay attention to how well you and those you care about are hearing.
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Understanding Medicare & Medicaid Coverage for Hearing Aids

Taking the time to understand what’s available to you (or a loved one) can make hearing care more affordable and accessible.
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How Cold Weather Affects Your Hearing in Minnesota

When the temperatures dip across Minnesota and the windchill starts to bite, many of us focus on bundling up—coats, hats, gloves. But did you know that cold weather can also affect your hearing?

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10 Celebrities Who Wear Hearing Aids or Have Hearing Loss

Let's take a look at 10 famous people who rock their hearing aids with pride and show us that hearing loss doesn’t have to stop anyone.
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10 Musicians You Probably Didn’t Know Are Hearing Impaired

World-renowned musical artists might appear to be unlikely candidates for hearing loss. Did you know these musical celebrities were hearing impaired?
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8 Historical Figures Who Had Hearing Loss

From revolutionary thinkers to artists and leaders, many world changers didn’t just navigate hearing loss—they thrived in spite of it.
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How Our Ears Hear

When you become aware of how intricately designed our ears actually are, you will be that much more amazed by the technology that restores people’s hearing.
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What Can Cause A Swishing Sound in Your Ear?

An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a condition that can manifest as a swishing sound in your ear.
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Why It Feels Like Water in Your Ear—and What You Can Do About It

Let’s explore what causes that sensation, how to relieve it, and when it might be time to speak with a hearing care professional.