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General Health<\/h2>\n

There are 48 million<\/strong> people throughout the country suffering from hearing loss. Of those people, only 20 percent<\/strong> who can benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually wears them. It turns out, living with untreated hearing loss can do more damage<\/a> than originally thought and those who seek treatment see improvements in all aspects of their lives. Individuals who choose to treat their hearing loss<\/a> with hearing aids are known to have better overall health, professional success and emotional well-being than those who don\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Improved Mental Health<\/h3>\n

Those that treat their hearing loss have a decrease in feelings of depression, anger and anxiety.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Improved Cognitive Health<\/h3>\n

Individuals with untreated hearing loss are at an increased risk of cognitive decline.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Improved Physical Health<\/h3>\n

Individuals with untreated hearing loss are three times more likely to suffer physical injuries<\/a>, specifically falls.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Improved Balance<\/h3>\n

Individuals that use a hearing device to treat their hearing loss may also see an improvement in their balance.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Professional Success<\/h2>\n
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Improved Ability to Focus<\/h3>\n

Untreated hearing loss leads to difficulty concentrating, especially when communicating with others.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Improved Ability to Learn<\/h3>\n

New research suggests that untreated hearing loss can lead to problems storing new information.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Increased Earning Power<\/h3>\n

Untreated hearing loss leads to reduced job performance and less monetary compensation.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Emotional Well-being<\/h2>\n
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Renewed Confidence<\/h3>\n

Treating hearing loss enables an individual to once again be able to navigate the world on their own.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Increased Control Over Life Events<\/h3>\n

When overcoming a reliance on others to understand what is going on in the hearing world, an individual with hearing loss will regain their sense of control.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Better Relationships<\/h3>\n

Being able to successfully communicate with loved ones leads to healthier and longer-lasting relationships.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Increased Social Interactions<\/h3>\n

Improved communication leads to a boost in confidence and more social activities with friends and loved ones.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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