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This just in: wearing hearing aids may help you live longer

Fledman ENT
9/16/2024

It’s no secret that treating hearing loss with hearing aids gives us the life-changing benefit of never missing a moment. But this just in: A brand-new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity Journal ...

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Heads up—hearing loss linked to brain shrinkage

Feldman ENT
8/30/2024

Ahhh, aging: Graying hair… emerging wrinkles… Shrinking brain?!

Believe it or not, it’s true. Our brain shrinks as we age—a process also known as “brain atrophy” or “brain tissue loss”—and it’s ...

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Wearing hearing aids may prevent millions of dementia cases

Feldman ENT
7/19/2024

Who knew hearing aids had the power to change the world? Today’s fact underscores the vital role hearing aids can play in the prevention of dementia.

According to the renowned Lancet Commission on Dementia ...

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High noise levels at work prove harmful to hearing

Feldman ENT
7/3/2024

When you think about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), it’s natural to immediately associate the condition with exposure to loud events or activities like concerts, fireworks, and hunting. However, today’s fact is an important ...

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Hearing aids help us hear better and feel better

Feldman
4/17/2024

We know that past studies have associated hearing loss with depression and it’s no surprise why: When it’s difficult to hear, it’s difficult to communicate—which can lead to social isolation and ...

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You just got your first pair of hearing aids — now what?

Feldman ENT
4/1/2024

Congratulations! You’ve got your new hearing aids and taken that first step towards hearing better and living better.

So, what’s next?

It’s time to get acclimated—or “used to” wearing your hearing ...

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Is there a way I can help a loved one who has hearing loss?

Feldman ENT
2/5/2024

We know that, left untreated, hearing loss can negatively affect our quality of life. Studies link untreated hearing loss to stress, depression, social isolation, and even dementia. Untreated hearing loss also increases the risk of ...

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Hear all the best moments in 2024

Feldman ENT
1/4/2024

Happy New Year to you and all those you care about!

Like many of us, you’ve probably just finished unwinding from a whirlwind month. That time of year when you put others first — your ...

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Hearing loss likely but still treatable as we age

Feldman ENT
11/3/2023

If you’re around age 85 and reading this fact, you might be nodding, “Yep, I hear that.” And indeed, the fact makes sense, given that the likelihood of hearing loss increases as we age ...

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How to make adjusting to hearing aids easier

Feldman ENT
10/3/2023

Relationships. Kid dance recitals. That “greatest hits” album your loved one can’t live without. Sometimes the things that matter can take a little extra effort on our part. But that doesn’t mean it ...

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How common is hearing loss?

Feldman ENT
9/4/2023

If you’re wondering how common hearing loss is, the research is plentiful and paints a crystal-clear picture: Hearing loss is highly prevalent. In fact, it is the third most common health issue for older ...

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Now hear this - hearing tests don't hurt

Feldman ENT
7/21/2023

Raise your hand if you’re a fan of the word test. Going once... Going twice... Yeah, neither are we.

Test. You almost feel sorry for the word itself. Just four letters but enough to ...

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Genesis AI hearing aids – a new beginning for better hearing

Feldman ENT
7/3/2023

Imagine a hearing aid that can process sound the way it’s meant to be heard — clear and true to life. Designed to always be a step ahead, so you’re ready for anything. And ...

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Where is the best place to get hearing aids?

Feldman ENT
6/7/2023

Until recently, if you wanted to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids, you had one choice — see an audiologist or other licensed hearing care professional.

Today, your options have gotten more complicated ...

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Tips for traveling with your hearing aids

Feldman ENT
4/19/2023

Hearing aids are designed to be a large part of our daily lives and should be one of the first things on your packing list when it is time for a trip. Whether you are ...

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Over the counter hearing aids vs. prescription hearing aids: What’s the difference?

Feldman ENT
4/6/2023

Recently, the FDA released its final regulations on over the counter hearing aids. This regulation introduced an entirely new category of hearing aids called "over the counter" or "OTC."

OTC hearing aids officially became available ...

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Should you get a hearing test?

Feldman ENT
1/4/2023

Do you ever feel like the people you’re talking to are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you having to ask others to repeat themselves frequently? Or maybe you’re struggling to follow a ...

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