When you start a new job, there is a lot to be excited about—and a lot to learn to navigate. Each job has its own set of expectations, responsibilities, and duties. However, each position and organization also comes with unique dynamics in the workplace that can have an immense impact on your day-to-day work experience. …
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Hearing technology goes back to the 17th century. In those days, a hearing trumpet was the latest and greatest craze. Even in the ’60s and the ’70s, hearing aids were bulky, and often uncomfortable devices that had more problems than features. Thankfully, hearing technology is advancing dramatically well beyond its humble beginnings. The new hearing …
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According to the CDC, out of a growing population of 48 million Americans suffering from hearing loss, one in every four will be diagnosed with noise-induced hearing loss. With hearing aids, assistive listening devices in public places, and other treatment options, your quality of life can drastically improve, but preventative care is just as important …
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Imagine the following scenario: You are in a rather noisy place—like a busy restaurant at peak dinnertime or a party packed with lots of people. You are with friends, enjoying a fun conversation. However, you notice that you are experiencing some difficulty clearly understanding what is being said. With all of the background noise, you’re …
It’s hard to deny that we often take our hearing for granted. Usually, it’s after we’ve experienced hearing loss that our eyes are opened to how many things in day-to-day life are designed with normal hearing in mind. Take, for example, television and video. While we’ve come a long with making this information and entertainment …
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Prolonged exposure to loud noise is harmful to your hearing. Noise permanently damages the delicate hair cells in the inner ear leading to irreversible hearing loss. Stress, poor concentration, productivity loss in the workplace, and fatigue from lack of sleep are also common problems associated with high noise levels. Of course, sounds are a part …
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Warm weather and swimming go hand-in-hand. A cool and refreshing swimming pool, lake or ocean seem to call out to you when the temperature rises, and all offer a fun activity to enjoy on your own or with friends and family. Or you could be an avid swimmer because you love that type of exercise. …
The long-term effects of sports-related blows to the head fill the headlines often due to numerous professional football players receiving concussions during games. According to a statement from the CDC, over 1 million cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) occur each year, leading to hospitalizations. TBI is most common in males between the ages of …
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Every year, new studies and research become available that shed light on how to better support the development of spoken language in children with hearing impairments. New research from the University of Helsinki has uncovered another important strategy: utilizing music. Finnish researchers found that music benefits the brains of hearing-impaired children and supports the development …
It can help lower your risk of cancer and heart disease. It can boost your mood and help you manage anxiety. It can help prevent cognitive decline and improve memory. It can even help you manage your weight, improve gut health and boost your immune system. Now experts have found that it may also help …
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