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Four ways better hearing can help with stress

In Hearing Loss, Lifestyle by Live Better Hearing

A close friend once said, “Life is lifelike” — and indeed life is filled with ups, downs, even upside downs, right? Because even though we’re all on our own journey, the one thing we all face from time to time is challenge. Unfortunately, challenge can sometimes be tough enough to pull us into that dreaded state of worry or tension we call stress. What challenge causes you stress? For many of us, it’s hearing loss. Maybe there’s …

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Flying with Hearing Loss

In Hearing Loss, Lifestyle by Live Better Hearing

In recent times, air travel has become noticeably less comfortable. Factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, overbooked flights, and reduced food services, coupled with airlines attempting to maximize passenger capacity by compromising on legroom, have made flying a challenging endeavor. For those coping with hearing impairments, these challenges are heightened. Hearing loss complicates various stages of the journey, from pre-flight instructions to gate change alerts and in-flight dialogues. The combination of masks and hearing aids …

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Green Thumb, Healthy Ears: How to Maintain a Vibrant Garden while Protecting Your Hearing

In Hearing Health, Lifestyle by Live Better Hearing

It’s high time to think about something that many of us often take for granted. What is it, you might ask? It’s our hearing. You see, the issue isn’t just about losing your hearing. It’s about the impact on your quality of life, too. Imagine this – you’re out in your beloved yard, but you can’t hear the birds chirping, or the breeze rustling through the leaves. Sounds gloomy, right? But we’re here to ensure …

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Could yard work be damaging to your hearing?

In Hearing Health, Lifestyle by Live Better Hearing

Imagine the typical Saturday morning: birds are singing, the sun is shining, and you’re out in the yard, your green thumb in full swing. It’s a picture of peace and tranquility, right? But could this wholesome hobby be harming your hearing? You betcha! It’s time to dig deeper into this unexplored topic and protect the gift of sound that so many of us take for granted. The Hidden Noisy Culprit in Your Garden Your garden …

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How Hearing Loss Treatment Can Lessen Loneliness

In Communication, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Lifestyle by Live Better Hearing

Just because we are alone doesn’t mean we are lonely. There are those quiet moments when we get to read or rest by ourselves that feel regenerative. However, everyone gets lonely every now and then. Every now and then, everyone gets lonely every now and then. We all feel lonely from time to time. When these feelings start to occur more and more often it can become pervasive affecting our mood and sense of well …

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Hearing Loss Treatment Can Help in Maintaining Social Connections

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Lifestyle by Dr. Ross Cushing

Hearing loss has multifaceted effects that can take a toll on social life. Communication is essential to staying socially connected and sustaining your relationships with loved ones. Hearing loss can strain communication and make conversations feel exhausting or burdensome. Fortunately, treatment alleviates these symptoms and can enrich social life in countless ways.   Treating hearing loss provides significant support for hearing and communication, allowing people to navigate conversations and social settings with greater ease.  Impact …

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Golf and hearing loss: why golf is a great sport for the hearing impaired

In Hearing Loss, Lifestyle by Live Better Hearing

Jordan Fuller, over at Golf Influence, explains why golf is a perfect pastime for those with hearing loss.  Having optimal hearing is important when playing a round of golf, although golfers who wear hearing aids may find them to be more frustrating than not being able to hear what’s happening around them. There is good news, though. As technology has advanced, so too have the hearing aids, and golfers won’t have to worry about hearing …