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Cover detail of<em> Volume Control,</em> by David Owen.

From Lawn Mowers To Rock Concerts, Our 'Deafening World' Is Hurting Our Ears

Nov 05, 2019
Volume Control author David Owen says our ears largely evolved in a far quieter time than the one we currently live in. He warns that the ambient noises that surround us pose a threat to our hearing.
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Untreated hearing loss increases the risks of social isolation, dementia and depression, research finds.

Untreated Hearing Loss Linked To Loneliness And Isolation For Seniors

Sep 12, 2019
Hearing loss often happens gradually and earlier than expected. Getting hearing aids can help stave off side effects like depression and even early death.
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Man gets hearing aid adjusted. Studies found restoring hearing and vision can stave off cognitive decline.

Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears

Oct 22, 2018
Two large studies show that age-related memory loss can be slowed significantly when older people promptly address hearing and vision loss.
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Under current law, Medicare generally reimburses audiologists for diagnosing hearing loss in older adults but not for providing assistance to fit, adjust and teach the best way to use them.

Can You Hear Me Now? Senate Bill May Make The Answer 'Yes'

Apr 11, 2018
The measure would allow Medicare to reimburse audiologists for a range of services, including helping patients learn how to use and adjust their hearing aids for different social situations correctly.
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Composer Richard Einhorn, who says paying for hearing aids was a struggle on a musician's income, supports efforts to gain FDA approval for cheaper devices.

Is It Time For Hearing Aids To Be Sold Over The Counter?

Apr 24, 2017
About 35 million Americans suffer some hearing loss, but most don't do anything about it. There's a growing effort to make hearing aids easier and cheaper to buy.
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Rehabilitative audiologist Linda Daniel has been working with Jiya since she was a baby.

New Hearing Technology Brings Sound To A Little Girl

Jun 01, 2015
Jiya Bavishi is one of a handful of children in the United States testing an experimental hearing device, a tiny implant in her brainstem. Jiya is now able to hear and repeat some sounds.
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"All of our senses give us the ability to experience very different worlds," Swiller says.

Deaf Jam: Experiencing Music Through A Cochlear Implant

May 18, 2015
After swapping hearing aids for a cochlear implant, Sam Swiller's taste in music shifted dramatically, from grunge rock to folk. Now scientists are trying to improve how implants relay music.
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