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What Is Auditory Fatigue? Signs Your Ears and Brain Are Working Too Hard

Have you ever felt totally drained after a long conversation or social gathering? You may assume you’re just tired, stressed, or overwhelmed. And it’s true that for introverts or people with sensory issues, social situations can be exhausting. But in some cases, the cause is a lesser-known culprit: auditory fatigue.  Auditory fatigue happens when your brain has to work harder to process sound. When

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Get More Life Out of Your Hearing Aid Batteries With These 6 Tips

Batteries are the one component of hearing aids that can become really costly. The expense of replacing hearing aid batteries is one of the biggest economic challenges that a consumer faces when purchasing hearing aids. Even worse, hearing aid batteries always seem to quit when you need them most. This is a real issue, even

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When Should I Upgrade to Newer Hearing Aids?

Obviously, it’s time for a hearing aid upgrade if you’re still using one of those antiquated ear trumpets. But how will you know it’s time to upgrade when you’re using older conventional hearing aids? The hearing aids you got a decade ago seem to still be getting the job done, after all. It’s likely that,