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Instead of searching for the answers you need about hearing loss and hearing aids, you can find the information you’re looking for in one convenient place. Audio Help Hearing Centers is committed to providing the latest content to improve your hearing experience. We will work to provide regular updates to give you the most accurate hearing health information.

Hearing Aids- the Digital Revolution

Every year, the industry breaks new ground in hearing aid technology. 2013 is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Digital hearing aids have been around since the 1980s, but they weren’t very effective or popular until more recently.  Developments this year have the latest and greatest digital technology.  Some  are designed to […]

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Damaging Sounds of the City

The hustle and bustle of Manhattan is one of the things that draws visitors to New York City. It may be exhilarating for out-of –towners, but the noise can be damaging to those exposed to it every day. Research shows that, throughout the busier parts of the city, the noise exceeds 70 decibels. Being subjected […]

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Young People and Hearing Loss

It’s a common myth that hearing loss only affects older people. In fact, studies show that 1 in 14 people between the ages of 29-40 have hearing problems and 1.4 million people under the age of 18 suffer from hearing impairment. Research suggests that this is partially because people don’t understand just how easy it […]

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New Research Offers Hope for Sensorineural Hearing Loss

According to the World Health Organization, hearing loss is the number one sensory disability in the world, with 12% of Americans suffering from hearing impairment. Sensorineural hearing loss, caused by the loss of sensory hair cells in the cochlea, is the most common type and is normally irreversible. Research from Massachusetts Eye and Ear and […]

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Why is it So Difficult to Hear in Noisy Environments?

One very common question my patients ask relates to being able to hear in crowded and noisy environments. Often times, people who have no problem following conversations in small group settings or one-on-one, are challenged to follow along at parties or other larger gatherings. They find it difficult to hear what people are saying to […]

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