Archive for December, 2009

Can Folic Acid Reduce the Risk Of Hearing Loss?

Like many things that affect our bodies, hearing loss has myriad and diverse causes. Much of our lifestyle can affect whether we suffer from hearing loss, from the jobs we choose to the cars we drive. It’s no surprise, then, that what we eat can also help stave off hearing loss.

Specifically, men eating foods higher in folate.
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Phonak Hosts Hearing Aids for Adults 2009 Conference

From November 16-18, 2009, Phonak hearing aids hosted the Hearing Care for Adults 2009 conference. One of the primary focuses of the conference was how to reconcile the constantly shifting technology of hearing aids, with an older consumer base that might not be used to using highly intricate devices. Phonak stressed ease of use and functionality in its presentations, stressing intuitive, fluid design.

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Can Your Convertible Car Cause Hearing Loss? Study Reveals An Astounding Yes!

Hearing loss has a variety of potential causes, from blockages in the ear canal to diseases like diabetes.

But could the car you drive be at fault?

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