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How to stay safe in sound this Protect Your Hearing Month

NewsBy Chris MichelsOctober 13, 2026Leave a comment

Question of the day: What is the biggest preventable cause of hearing loss? The answer— noise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noise exposure to sounds over 85 decibels (dB)—even for a short time in some cases—can cause noise- induced hearing loss. These harmful sounds are more common than we think.…

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Treating hearing loss may delay dementia for a large number of older adults

NewsBy Chris MichelsSeptember 23, 2026Leave a comment

Over the years, evidence has continued to mount supporting the association betweenuntreated hearing loss and dementia—from the prestigious Lancet study that namedhearing loss as the number one modifiable risk factor for dementia to thestandout ACHIEVE research that found hearing intervention slowed the loss of thinkingand memory abilities by 48% in older adults at an increased…

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10 top ways treating hearing loss supports healthy aging

NewsBy Chris MichelsSeptember 13, 2026

Welcome to Healthy Aging Month—a time to celebrate the positives of growing older by taking steps to support our physical and mental well-being into the future. And where to begin isn’t as daunting as we may think. There is one key decision we can make today that can significantly support our overall wellness as we…

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How hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health

NewsBy Chris MichelsAugust 25, 2026

It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious. For example, we know that communication hardships associated with hearing loss can result in…

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