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Sep 19, 2022
Don’t let hearing loss keep you from the activities you love. Before you hit the rink for a game of curling, learn how the right hearing solution lets you play effectively and safely. Good hearing is crucial for this team sport and can benefit you on the rink more than you might think!
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May 10, 2023
Diabetes and hearing loss? We speak with many people who don’t realize there’s a link between the two. According to Diabetes Canada, more than 11 million Canadians have prediabetes or diabetes. Organs, blood vessels and nerves – including those in the inner ear - can be damaged by the body’s inability to use or process insulin.
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Jun 19, 2021
If you are a commuter and travel by air, train, or public transportation, noise-cancelling headphones may be a perfect solution for a relaxing trip. Forget the noise and distractions. Settle in for your favorite podcast or latest playlist and you'll be at your destination in no time. First introduced to the public by Bose in 2000, noise cancellation technology has been steadily improving ever since. The crispness of the sound, along with the size and comfort of the headphones, put these at the top of holiday gift lists around the world.
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Apr 3, 2022
Whether suffering from hearing loss or not, keeping your ears in good shape can have a real positive impact - on sound quality and other aspects of listening, such as speech segmentation (1). Making an effort to care for your hearing health is important - regardless of age. However, not many people know exactly what they should be doing to maintain it. Connect Hearing takes a look at how to improve hearing and what you can do right now to hear better...
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Dec 28, 2022
Phonak’s new Lumity hearing aid is designed to help you have better conversations in challenging listening environments. To see how this holds up in everyday life, we had Connect Hearing team members James McGrath and Kay Sillars try out Lumity as their new hearing aids. Keep reading to learn what they thought after using Lumity for a month, where it made a difference in their lives, and how it compares to other hearing solutions.
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May 1, 2021
You may have heard about noise pollution on the news or read about it in your local paper or news site, but what exactly is noise pollution and is it bad for you? The straightforward answer is ‘Yes’ — and it’s actually worse for you than you might think! When you’re constantly bombarded with loud, sustained noise, you can suffer from hearing damage which is irreversible. People living in cities or farms with loud machinery have become so used to the cacophony that they have learned to ignore it (when possible).
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Nov 1, 2019
Meet the Audiologist: 8 questions with Connect Hearing Regina’s Candace Fischer | Connect Hearing
In honour of May Better Hearing Month, we spoke with one of our audiologists to learn more about what it's like to be a Hearing Care Professional today. Read the interview below.
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May 1, 2021
May Better Hearing Month: 4 simple ways to prioritize your hearing health
Hearing allows us to enjoy music, experience the sounds of nature or take in the words spoken by those around us. Our hearing is also pivotal when it comes to our safety and spatial orientation. However, most people don't adequately protect their hearing and instead adopt habits that can put it at risk. Often people are not aware of the damage they are causing. Keep reading for a few ways in which all people should protect their hearing! Check out Connect Hearing’s 4 simple and easy ways you can better prioritize your hearing health this May Better Hearing Month!
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Apr 30, 2020
3 ways to protect your hearing while staying at home | Connect Hearing
While you are spending more time at home and away from loud and busy environments, it is still important to make sure you are protecting your hearing. Keep reading for 3 ways to protect your hearing while social distancing at home.
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hearing and hearing lossConnect Hearing Canada
Jul 18, 2019
Common hearing aid problems and how to fix them | Connect Hearing
Hearing aids are intricate devices, and like other advanced technology, they are susceptible to malfunctions. If this occurs, it’s important not to get discouraged or give up on your device. Often problems with hearing aids are caused by external factors and there are some easy steps you can take at home to ensure your device can function properly. Keep reading for some common hearing aid problems and how to fix them.
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Aug 20, 2019
Diplacusis: Causes and Treatment | Connect Hearing
Although as humans, we are highly visual creatures, we rely on our auditory system for various reasons. We depend on our hearing to communicate, listen to music, stay socially active, and more. Our dependence on our sense of hearing explains why experiencing hearing loss can be more socially debilitating than blindness.
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Aug 22, 2019
Age-related hearing loss
Aging is a natural part of life. For many people, aging might also come with a decline in their ability to hear. Age-related hearing loss is very common, and it can come on very gradually. If you suspect you may be experiencing some form of hearing loss, it’s important to understand the warning signs, and learn what you can do to be on top of it. Keep reading to learn more.
hearing and hearing lossConnect Hearing Canada
Aug 29, 2019
Hearing and understanding - From sound to meaning
The auditory center in the brain is a biological supercomputer that never takes a break. It analyzes and processes incoming sound patterns around the clock and protects us from sensory overload. But how does it work? How does the brain manage to filter out the correct sounds from the auditory chaos surrounding us? It’s all down to a highly complex evolutionary process, developed and refined over millions of years.
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Aug 20, 2019
White Noise | Connect Hearing
Most people have heard of the term "white noise." Especially parents, whose small children have trouble falling asleep, are all too familiar with it. While welcoming a newborn into the world is a magical experience, the arrival of a baby can mean a period of sleep deprivation for the entire family. Many people become desperate to get some sleep at night and will try almost anything to help their babies fall asleep.
Connect Hearing Canada
Dec 14, 2022
With the holiday season in full swing, you’re probably trying to come up with gift ideas for your loved ones. If someone on your list has a hearing loss or is keen on protecting their hearing, there are plenty of gifts that can make a positive difference in their hearing health. Keep reading for four gift ideas to help you wrap up your holiday shopping.
