Hearing loss is on the rise in young adults. Unless they are warned about the dangers of loud sound, young adults “may be destined to swap out their headphones for hearing aids.”
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The problems with hearing aids
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Is this the most thoughtful birthday present ever?
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Better Hearing Month 2017: Pondering the problem….
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Want to be a citizen scientist?
Want to be a citizen scientist? Learn how you can help identify, preserve & create quiet spaces in your community.
Concern about noise is universal
A survey by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association finds that adults of all ages are concerned about the long-term effect of exposure to noise.