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31 Jul 2008 10:21 AM

A Hearing Loss Epidemic?

by Aimee Amodio

A recent study from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland took a look at the possibility of an epidemic of hearing loss in the United States. Right now, one out of every three adults in the United States suffers from some degree of hearing loss.

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12 Oct 2007 08:28 PM

Hearing Tricks

by Aimee Amodio

Did you know that just thirty seconds of listening to a 120 decibel concert can put you at risk for permanent hearing damage? It doesn't take much exposure to loud noise to leave your ears ringing and in danger of permanent hearing loss.

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27 Jun 2007 10:07 AM

What Is a Cochlear Implant?

by Aimee Amodio

For people with severe or total hearing loss, a cochlear implant can help make it possible to hear! If regular hearing aids don't help you at all, you may be a good candidate for a cochlear implant. A small device is placed under the skin, with electrodes that connect to the cochlea.

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26 Jun 2007 12:56 PM

Dealing With Friends and Family Who Have Hearing Loss

by Aimee Amodio

It can sometimes be frustrating to deal with a friend or loved one who has hearing loss. You may feel like they aren't paying attention to what you say, or just get tired of repeating yourself all the time.

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25 Jun 2007 12:55 PM

Make Life With Hearing Loss Easier

by Aimee Amodio

Living with hearing loss can be challenging.

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21 Jun 2007 09:58 AM

Adjusting To A Hearing Aid

by Aimee Amodio

I can remember when I was in third grade, getting my first pair of glasses. Oh how I hated them at first! They made my nose itch. They made my ears feel funny. My hair was always getting tangled in them. It took me several weeks to get used to them.

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20 Jun 2007 04:58 PM

Hearing Aids

by Aimee Amodio

Basically, a hearing aid is a device that makes sound louder. They do not restore normal human hearing but can help people with hearing loss communicate more easily. All hearing aids have certain basic parts in common. There is a microphone, to pick up sounds.

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04 Nov 2006 04:37 PM

Hearing Loss Terminology

by Aimee Amodio

If you work in a noisy environment or know someone who suffers from hearing loss, you may need to know these terms common in hearing loss prevention. Basic terminology: Acoustic trauma is a single incident that causes a sudden hearing loss.

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27 Sep 2006 06:08 PM

Choosing Ear Protection

by Aimee Amodio

If you work in a loud environment, you have many options for protecting your ears. Why protect your ears? Prolonged exposure to loud noise can damage hair cells in your ears, leading to permanent hearing loss.

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26 Sep 2006 12:07 PM

Facts About Adult Hearing Loss

by Aimee Amodio

Hearing loss is a problem that can be prevented! Almost half of adults in the United States believe they have suffered some hearing loss; a third of people between the ages of eighteen and thirty feel that they have already lost some of their hearing.

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