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Untreated Hearing Loss May Lead to More Hospital Visits

Untreated hearing loss is linked to more hospital visits, higher health care costs, and greater risk of falls and dementia. Learn what the research shows — and why a hearing test could be one of the most important health decisions you make.
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Echoic and Music Memory With Hearing Loss

Your brain holds sound for just seconds—but hearing loss can corrupt that process entirely. Learn how echoic memory, music memory, and dementia risk are all connected to how well you hear.
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9 Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss

​You probably already know that aging and loud noise can affect your hearing. But those aren't the only things that can play a role in how well you process sound — the culprit behind changes in your hearing might be hiding in plain sight.

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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.