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Connecting Hearing Impairment to a Shorter Mortality

Connecting Hearing Impairment to a Shorter Mortality

June 1, 2025 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Hearing loss is often disregarded as a normal part of getting older, like requiring bifocals or observing a few gray hairs. But new studies suggests it’s a lot more significant. A study from Duke-NUS Medical School found a powerful correlation between untreated hearing loss and reduced mortality in older adults. Elderly individuals experiencing hearing or […]

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The Importance of Getting Regular Hearing Exams

The Importance of Getting Regular Hearing Exams

May 26, 2025 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Test Info

As we get older, we tend to keep a close watch on our health, routine checkups, blood pressure checks, and eye exams. Our hearing is a crucial aspect that is often neglected. Many people are unaware of the pervasiveness of hearing loss, which frequently advances slowly, specifically as individuals reach the age of 50 and […]

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How Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Hearing Health

How Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Hearing Health

May 19, 2025 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

But did you know that your lifestyle choices can also considerably impact your hearing health? Read on to learn more about how your lifestyle choices can affect the health of your hearing. Manage the factors within your control to preserve good hearing. Genetic makeup plays a large part in whether you will experience hearing problems. […]

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The Effect of Driving with Open Windows on the Health of Your Hearing

The Effect of Driving with Open Windows on the Health of Your Hearing

May 9, 2025 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Can driving with open windows lead to permanent harm to your hearing? Does it save on gas? Should you drive with your windows up or down? Here’s a new viewpoint on these questions. Imagine this: It is a peaceful morning, with the clock showing 7:45 AM. With the highway almost deserted, you cruise along at […]

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Is My Hearing Vulnerable to Damage?

Is My Hearing Vulnerable to Damage?

May 2, 2025 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Hearing loss stands as the second most common impairment globally, affecting more than 466 million people worldwide. Given its widespread occurrence, it is essential to emphasize effectively managing the risks linked to its development. A person’s danger of developing hearing loss is influenced by a range of variables, including some that can be dealt with […]

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Basic Tips for Extending the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aids

Basic Tips for Extending the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aids

April 25, 2025 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Aids News

After you have become accustomed to wearing your hearing aid, it becomes a vital element of your daily routine. The thought of it breaking down can be daunting, not simply because of the inconvenience but also due to the potential cost of repairs or replacements. Tips for maintaining and maximizing your hearing aid functionality Understanding […]

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How Managing Hearing Loss Can Combat Isolation

How Managing Hearing Loss Can Combat Isolation

April 19, 2025 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Loss Articles

Personal connection is vital to our wellness. Whether it’s enjoying a meal with family, catching up with friends, or engaging in a brief conversation with a cashier, these everyday connections bring happiness and a sense of being incuded. Nevertheless, if left untreated, hearing impairment can interfere with these social interactions, leading to increased sensations of […]

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The One Thing You Should Know About Hearing Loss

The One Thing You Should Know About Hearing Loss

November 28, 2024 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Growing up into adulthood, you likely began to associate hearing loss with aging. You probably had older adults around you struggling to understand words or wearing hearing aids. But just like 30 or 60 only seemed old to you until it fast approached, as you learn more about hearing loss, you find it has less […]

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Why Getting Hearing Aids is a Good Financial Decision

Why Getting Hearing Aids is a Good Financial Decision

November 28, 2024 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Aids News

Are hearing aids really worth the money? It’s a question many people experiencing hearing loss ask when they look at the price tag of hearing aids. However, when you buy a house you don’t see the price and say, “well being homeless is cheaper!” What’s more, if you look beyond the price tag, you might […]

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4 Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

4 Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

November 28, 2024 | Ascent Audiology & Hearing | Hearing Aids News

You’ve got a set of new hearing aids. Congratulations, it’s a great start to improving the quality of your life. There is a lot to learn when you buy new technology like modern hearing aids, and that includes the things you shouldn’t do. It’s not a long list with hearing aids, but it is an […]

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