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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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Categorized as: Family Health

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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