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Posted on September 12, 2025, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

Learn practical tips for managing hearing loss, avoiding further damage, and using today’s top technology to stay connected to the sounds you love

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Understanding Single-Sided Hearing Loss

Posted on September 7, 2025, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

Struggling to hear in one ear? Learn what causes single-sided hearing loss, who it affects, and the most effective treatment options to help restore clarity.

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Recovering from Sudden Hearing Loss

Posted on August 12, 2025, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

Sudden hearing loss can be alarming — and it’s a medical emergency. Learn the signs, causes, and why acting fast can protect your hearing and boost recovery

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Hearing Loss and the Great Outdoors

Posted on March 12, 2025, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

Hiking, hunting, and camping are more enjoyable with great hearing. Read tips on maintaining and protecting your hearing aids for your next outdoor adventure.

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Hearing Loss Doesn’t Sound Like Hearing Loss

Posted on September 7, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

Early Stages of Hearing Loss Are Very Subtle When you think of hearing loss, what image comes to mind? A common image of hearing loss is someone cupping their hand around their ear and leaning in to hear better. But...

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Turn the Music Up, Dude — But Not Past 85 Decibels

Posted on August 12, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Health, Hearing Loss

Are Portable Music Players Hurting Your Hearing? You probably often use your tablet or smartphone to stream music, TV shows, or movies. In fact, many websites these days auto-play videos regardless of whether you want them to or not. Smartphones,...

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Q&A: Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?

Posted on August 7, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

From Silence to Sound: Treating One of the Most Important Senses With nearly 1 in 5 people worldwide living with hearing loss, an often chronic health condition affecting individuals of every age, many wonder whether there’s a cure. After all,...

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6 Fascinating Animal Facts: Hearing Edition

Posted on May 1, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

Animal Hearing Is Not One-Size-Fits-All The animal kingdom has developed a surprising variety of hearing — or non-hearing — styles based on anatomy, environment, and necessity. Let’s look at a few.   Did You Know Cats Have Pockets? Just above...

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How Loud Is It?

Posted on March 12, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

When Breaking Out the Power Tools, Protect Your Ears Since childhood, you’ve probably heard the warnings about loud noises and hearing loss. Maybe you’ve even experienced the sensation of ear pain, ringing in the ears, a headache, or a moment...

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NCAA Athletes With Hearing Loss

Posted on March 1, 2024, by Mission Audiology // Posted in Hearing Loss

Notables in Volleyball, Swimming, and Beyond For many in the U.S., the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) means brackets, basketball, and American athletes. But it’s so much more. Did you know at least 50 Canadians have participated in the last...

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