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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Why You Should Protect Your Hearing

    May 6, 2019

    Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common workplace hazards in the U.S., so protecting your hearing at work is important. Here's how. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Safety

    Tagged with: buzzing in the ears, Center for Hearing and Communication, chemicals, deafness, decibels, ear pain, ears, hearing loss, loud noises at work, Musicians' Hearing Center, occupational hearing loss, United States, work-related hearing loss

    hearing loss protection at work
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Take These Steps to Prevent Hearing Loss

    September 25, 2017

    Fortunately, you can take simple steps to protect your hearing when you’re young. Learn how you can protect your ears from hearing loss. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: hearing loss, hearing loss prevention, preventative health

    Learn how to protect your hearing when you're young
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Is Hearing Loss a Normal Part of Aging?

    March 25, 2017

    Affecting approximately 36 million Americans, hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions found in people of advanced age. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: age-related hearing loss, diabetes, hearing loss, noice-induced hearing loss

    An older couple holds hands.
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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Not Your Grandpa’s Hearing Aids: Smart Technology for Your Ears

    May 31, 2014

    Discover how today's hearing aids pair with smart technology, such as smart phones and tablets, and learn more about the signs of hearing loss. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: hearing loss, Metro ENT Associates, smart phone, smart technology

  • Gallery

    How to Know if a Hearing Aid is Right for You

    February 11, 2014

    Learn more about hearing loss and find out how to tell if it's time for you to invest in hearing aids. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: hearing aid, hearing assisted device, hearing loss

    fitted hearing aid
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Butt Out: Essential Reasons to Quit Smoking

    November 20, 2013

    Read more about the dangers and effects of smoking cigarettes. Learn how you can improve your health by putting out that butt and making a change today. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: broken bones, cataracts, cigarette, diabetes, hearing loss, heart disease, hip fracture, lung disease, macular degeneration, osteoporosis, quit smoking, smoking cessation, UPMC Health Plan

    put out cigarette

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