insights INSIGHT Hearing Loss Prevalence ios_share
Hearing loss affects a significant portion of the population, especially as people age.
It's often an invisible issue with profound impacts on communication and quality of life.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE Protecting Your Hearing ios_share
Be mindful of volume levels, especially with earbuds and in noisy environments.
If someone three feet away is inaudible, your sound is too loud.
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insights INSIGHT Noise-Induced Hearing Loss ios_share
Noisy environments cause temporary hearing shifts, making sounds muffled with potential buzzing.
This "noise hangover" can include fatigue, headaches, and last for days.
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Get the app Our ears are sensitive, but we often don’t treat them that way. We are born with the ability to hear up to 20,000 Hz. As we age, our hearing range diminishes. On top of that, the more exposure we have to loud sounds, the greater the impact it has on our ability to hear. Find out what happens once we start to lose our hearing. Featuring Lindsay Prusick and Shaheem Sanchez (Instagram ).
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