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More than half of all hearing-impaired people are of working age

Hearing loss is a natural consequence of getting older. Our hearing ability worsens from our 30s or 40s and onwards and when we reach our 80s, more than half of us suffer from significant hearing loss. Despite that, more than half of all hearing-impaired people are of working age. Read more

 August 19, 2010
A recent American study shows that implanted hearing aids called Cochlear implants increase the quality of life of deaf children. According to the study, deaf children with implants rate their quality of life as highly as children with normal hearing.
  August 16, 2010
Studies with mice indicate that small doses of antibiotics can protect hearing. These effects have however only been observed in mice.
 August 3, 2010
Around 5% of all people over the age of 50 have what is called golden ears. This means that they can hear the full range of frequencies detectable by the human ear (roughly 20 hertz to 20 kilohertz).
  July 5, 2010
Children who receive cochlear implants before the age of 18 months are more able to hear, comprehend sound and music, and speak than their counterparts who receive the implants at a later age, a study shows.

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Children and hearing loss:
Most children experience temporary hearing loss due to earwax or otitis media.
Psychological consequences:
An untreated hearing loss may have serious negative psychological effects.
Noise 24 hours a day:
Tinnitus is noises in the head, not related to any psychiatric condition. The noise can be heard anywhere in the head or in one or both ears.
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