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When Are Audio Levels Harmful To the Ear?

By: Cheryn Tan

Prolonged exposure to sounds at overly high frequencies (Hertz) or pressure (decibels) can potentially result in permanent noise-induced hearing loss. more...

Hearing Loss can be Confused with Dementia

By: Jenny Fowler

Undiagnosed deafness can make a person seem forgetful when in fact they have not heard information in the first place. Modern digital hearing aids improve life quality. more...

Sign Language and Deaf People

By: Debbie Roome

Communication among the deaf is normally through a series of signs and symbols that are portrayed through hand movement and facial expressions. more...

Understanding Deaf Culture

By: Debbie Roome

Deafness has many implications which affect family life, society and education. This has resulted in deaf people congregating together and forming a unique culture. more...

How to Adjust to Newly Acquired Deafness

By: Gillian Buchanan

Coping with deafness and hearing loss, whether sudden or gradually increasing, can be very difficult. Here are some thoughts on adjusting to new levels of hearing. more...

What is Tinnitus?

By: Ashley Anderson

Almost everyone experiences ringing in the ears at some point during his or her life. Sometimes, excess noise can be a sign of something more serious. more...

Acoustic Neuroma

By: Elizabeth Linehan

One cause of hearing loss is a slow growing tumor called an "acoustic neuroma". Each year this condition threatens the hearing of one out of every 100,000 people. more...

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