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Seasonal Care: Protecting Hearing Aids in Hot Summers and Cold Winters
  • by OKB Hearing

Seasonal Care: Protecting Hearing Aids in Hot Summers and Cold Winters

Your hearing aids work hard for you all year long — here’s how to keep them performing their best through heat waves, snowstorms, and everything in between.

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Lifestyle Habits That Protect and Support Hearing Health
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Lifestyle Habits That Protect and Support Hearing Health

Most people don’t think about their hearing until something feels “off.” A buzzing sound after a loud concert, difficulty following conversations in a restaurant, or needing the TV volume a little louder each week — these are signs that hearing...

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Mindfulness Hearing: How Meditation Can Support Better Listening
  • by OKB Hearing

Mindfulness Hearing: How Meditation Can Support Better Listening

In a world full of constant noise—notifications, conversations, traffic, and screens—our ability to truly listen has become a rare skill. For individuals with hearing loss or those adapting to hearing aids, the challenge doubles: it’s not just about hearing the sound but also processing, focusing, and connecting mindfully.

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Parenting with Hearing Aids: Balancing Family Life and Hearing Health
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Parenting with Hearing Aids: Balancing Family Life and Hearing Health

Parenting is one of the most demanding—and rewarding—roles anyone can take on. It’s full of laughter, love, noise, and, sometimes, a little chaos. But when you’re a parent with hearing loss, everyday moments can carry an extra layer of challenge.

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7 Tips on How Hearing Aids Can Help You Gain Social Confidence
  • by OKB Hearing

7 Tips on How Hearing Aids Can Help You Gain Social Confidence

In this post we’ll explore how hearing aids can support dating and social confidence, why untreated hearing loss often undermines these things, and practical tips for making the most of hearing technology in social life.

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What Foods or Vitamins Support Hearing Health?
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What Foods or Vitamins Support Hearing Health?

Think of your ears the way you think of your heart or brain—organs that thrive on balanced, nutrient-rich fuel. By making smart dietary choices today, you may preserve your ability to enjoy conversations, music, and the world’s sounds for years to come.

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Can Weather (Rain, Humidity, Cold) Damage My Hearing Aids?
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Can Weather (Rain, Humidity, Cold) Damage My Hearing Aids?

Hearing aids are tiny marvels of engineering—lightweight, powerful, and sensitive. But like all delicate electronic devices, they can be affected by environmental conditions, especially weather. If you’ve ever wondered “Will rain ruin my hearing aids?” or “What about humidity and cold temperatures?”, this comprehensive guide answers all your questions.

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Do Hearing Aids Affect My Sleep Quality?
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Do Hearing Aids Affect My Sleep Quality?

Hearing aids help millions of people hear better during the day—but what happens at night? Do they interfere with falling asleep, staying asleep, or overall sleep quality? Should you keep them in bed, or always remove them?

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Is It Safe to Use Headphones or Earbuds with Hearing Aids?
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Is It Safe to Use Headphones or Earbuds with Hearing Aids?

The short answer: Yes, it can be safe to use headphones with hearing aids, but it depends on the type of hearing aid, type of headphones, and how you use them.

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