We know that past studies have associated hearing loss with depression and it’s no surprise why: When it’s difficult to hear, it’s difficult to communicate—which can lead to social isolation and eventually, depression. But what makes today’s fact stand out is that it highlights one of the first studies to directly link hearing aids with a reduced risk of depression. How study linked hearing aids with lowered depression Researchers from ...

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Congratulations! You’ve got your new hearing aids and taken that first step towards hearing better and living better. So, what’s next? It’s time to get acclimated—or “used to” wearing your hearing aids. And one of the best things you can do to set yourself up for success is to remember the following: Getting used to wearing hearing aids takes time, practice, and patience. But once you begin to adapt in those ...

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