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November 26, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

The Relationship Between Hearing Health and Cognitive Decline

While many people consider hearing loss a normal part of aging, it has shown strong links to brain health regardless of the person’s age. Hearing...
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November 15, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Occupational Hearing Loss: High-Risk Jobs and Preventive Measures

The unfortunate truth is that most of us don’t think about our hearing until we start coping with hearing loss. Millions of workers put themselves...
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November 6, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

How Hearing Loss Affects Communication in Relationships

Hearing loss can impact various areas of a person’s life, but none more so than their relationships with others. Hearing is how we connect with...
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October 27, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

The Importance of Early Hearing Loss Detection in Children

Hearing is key to a child’s ability to speak, learn, and interact with those around them. Children use hearing to develop communication skills. A child...
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October 15, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

The Connection Between Hearing Health and Overall Well-Being

Many people fail to realize that good hearing is more than just listening. It’s understanding what is being said and engaging in conversations rather than...
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October 7, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Enjoying Outdoor Activities with Hearing Aids

Being outdoors and enjoying nature, fresh air, and physical activity can be beneficial to mental and physical health. Whether taking walks in the park, hiking...
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September 29, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Why Good Hearing Supports Better Brain Health

The mind works best when it can hear clearly. The brain must work harder to fill in gaps in our understanding of sounds that are...
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September 10, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

What to Expect When Sending Hearing Aids for Repair

Hearing aids work very hard every day. They can deal with stressful situations like noise in a coffee shop, quiet times at home, and family...
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September 5, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

Types of Hearing Loss and What They Mean

Hearing changes can be unsettling, especially when sounds become less distinct or dislocated. Early signs often appear quietly. Television volume may have been rising, and...
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August 29, 2025
Bonnie L. Baehr, Au.D.

What Health Concerns Can Impact Hearing

Hearing loss often shows up quietly. It doesn’t always start with loud noises or old age. In fact, many people are surprised to learn that...
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