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How better hearing can help motivate you toward your best year

NewsBy Chris MichelsFebruary 23, 2026Leave a comment

As we step into 2026 with both feet, it’s not unusual to want to start off on the right foot—to leave the past behind, take control of our lives, and bring to fruition the things we would like to improve, accomplish, or become. And as a result, pave our way to better health, greater happiness, and…

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One cure for loneliness? Wearing hearing aids

NewsBy Chris MichelsFebruary 12, 2026Leave a comment

It’s Valentine’s Day, a time when many will be spending quality time with loved ones—and realistically, many will not: Loneliness affects 1 in 4 older adults and 5–15% of adolescents and can have a profound impact on our overall well-being—increasing our risk of dementia, early mortality (by nearly 40%), and other health issues. It’s no wonder U.S. Surgeon General Vivek…

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Research finds biological factors influence hearing sensitivity more than age

NewsBy Chris MichelsJanuary 9, 2026

It’s widely known that hearing decreases with age, but are there other factors that influence this? Scientists recently began looking into other components that come into play when it comes to the decrease in hearing sensitivity as we grow older. These elements ranged from biological to environmental. And per today’s hearing fact, the researchers were…

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How long do hearing aids last?

NewsBy Chris MichelsJanuary 5, 2026

Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable. Maybe it’s our car GPS—helping us get to wherever we want to go with a simple tap or voice command. Or our smartphone, that “right hand” that helps…

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