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health1 year ago•2 min saved

Top Hearing Aids for Seniors in 2024: Best BTE and OTC Options

The FDA's 2022 approval of over-the-counter hearing aids has increased accessibility and reduced costs for seniors, who commonly experience age-related hearing loss. Popular options include behind-the-ear and in-the-ear models, with the Jabra Enhance Select 300 being a top choice for its sound quality and ease of use. Testing by experts, including audiologist Ruth Reisman, evaluated 22 hearing aids on quality, comfort, and performance.

via WIRED|

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health1 year ago•5 min saved

"Understanding Tinnitus: From Viral Cures to Seeking Medical Advice"

Tinnitus, a condition affecting approximately 50 million people in the U.S., can be caused by noise-induced hearing loss and has no known cure. Seeking help from an audiologist for a hearing test and considering treatments like hearing aids and cognitive behavioral therapy can help manage the condition's impact on mental health. Prevention strategies include limiting exposure to loud noise, wearing hearing protection, getting regular hearing tests, and avoiding total silence by using white or brown noise to drown out the ringing.

via Fox News|

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