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When Sound Becomes Pain

“It began with not a sound, but with pressure.  A great pulse or force that pushed him backwards away from the oven and into the kitchen bench…Later he would learn that two commercial spray cans of oil that had fallen behind the stove had exploded in the heat” 
“Then his boss was looming, her face close to his, her mouth moving but nothing coming out, no words, no sounds.  And still the enormous pressure, now pushing against his ears, as if he were underwater.  And a terrible inexplicable shrieking that he finally realised was coming from inside his own head.”

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Poor Hearing Could Lead To Poor Memory

New research has uncovered an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment among individuals with a form of hearing impairment called central hearing loss. The findings suggest that this form of hearing loss may have a neurodegeneration-related mechanism at its root.

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Tinnitus Week 2019 – February 4 to 10

Better Hearing Australia has partnered with the British Tinnitus Association and the American Tinnitus Association to help address and reduce the suffering of Tinnitus.  This is the first time that focus on this condition has been addressed in Australia under a network of collective medical and allied health organisations.

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Oticon OPN Designed With ‘Brain First’ Approach

Keeping your brain fit so that you can stay sharp, engage socially, and participate in professional or volunteer activities is a concept that appeals to a wide range of age groups, from young adults to baby boomers and beyond.  While many strategies for “healthy aging” exist, the newest evidence points to the important role of hearing health in maintaining quality of life long-term, according to a press release from Oticon, a Denmark-based hearing aid manufacturer.
Keeping Your Brain Fit

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