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Protect Your Ears at Your Favorite Sporting Events

In Hearing Health, Hearing Loss Prevention, Hearing Protection, Research, Tips and Tricks by Aaron Gingrich

Seattle Seahawk fans set a new world record for crowd noise in football in the summer of 2013, shouting their way to 136.6 decibels. A month later, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the record, producing a deafening 137.5 decibels of sound. The Chiefs’ official Twitter later account exclaimed: “BROKEN RECORD! #LoudandProud.” On Facebook, one Chiefs fan wrote,” Be LOUD AND …

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Improving Communication with Your Family

In Communiation, Hearing Health, Hearing Loss, Relationships, Tips and Tricks by Aaron Gingrich

Is your father or mother struggling to keep up with conversations? Do they ask you to repeat yourself often, or do they complain that you are always mumbling? Maybe when you call, they don’t always pick up the phone. While you can chalk it up to forgetfulness, it’s more likely that they didn’t even hear the telephone ringing. Another common …