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May 20, 2010 By Tanya 219 Comments

hearing testWhat is painless, odorless, tasteless, invisible and… toxic?

Answer: Noise-induced hearing loss!

We all think and talk about topics such as mealtime, family, health, weight loss and fitness, but what about our hearing? To be honest, I haven’t seen many, if any at all, topics about hearing loss. One of my best friends is partially deaf, her middle brother is completely deaf and her younger brother is partially deaf as well. I grew up hearing about hearing and hearing loss, so this topic is one that I am very eager to spread the word on to you all.

May is Better Hearing and Speech month and Hear the World, a non-profit organization by hearing system manufacturer Phonak, is aimed at raising awareness about hearing loss and its consequences.

We live in a noisy world (from MP3 players to video games) – but there is we can all do to help our families turn down the noise.

Contrary to popular belief, hearing loss is not just an issue for the elderly. In fact, there are close to six million people in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 44 with hearing loss, and more than one million are school age.

While 30 million Americans, and 16% of the world’s population, live with hearing loss every day, only about 13% of family health practitioners include a hearing screening along with regularly scheduled annual physicals. Beyond the physical effects, hearing loss can often have a social and emotional impact as well in both children and adults alike – from classroom learning issues, to family life disruptions and reduced earning power.

I saw this on the website and thought it was so informative!

How loud is too loud?
In order to be able to compare volume in different situations, noise levels are
expressed in decibels (dB). Note that an increase of 10 dB is perceived as a doubling
of the volume level.

The sound level in a room can be roughly estimated by how well we can understand people speaking.

Fhometeaser_wielautistzulautor speakers 3 feet apart, the following rule of thumb applies:

  • For noises up to 70 dB, it is possible to hold a conversation at normal volume.
  • At 90 dB, it is possible to hear each other with voices raised.
  • From 105 dB onwards, it is no longer possible to understand anything.
  • At 100 dB, it is only possible to hear each other when shouting loudly.

Our hearing is so valuable, so why not protect it? Help protect yourself, your family and your little ones’ hearings. The kids have their hearing checked about every 6-9 months. Tucker gets his done on a more regular basis at preschool. I think this is so important and I give kudos to the school system for recognizing the importance of hearing.

If you think a hearing loss may be present the first step is to ask your medical practitioner to refer your child for an audiological assessment. This assessment will determine whether a hearing loss exists and to what degree. No child is too young to receive a thorough hearing evaluation. Today’s technology even allows newborns to be tested for hearing loss. While simple hearing screenings may be conducted by nurses or trained volunteers, a complete assessment of hearing in a child should only be completed by an audiologist.

For more information and to log on for an online hearing test, please visit www.hear-the-world.com.

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All opinions in this posting are 100% my own.

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win it

One (1) winner will receive a Hear the World goodie bag full of healthy-hearing inspired materials and products.

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This kit, valued at more than $200 includes:

  • Autographed photo of celebrity Hear the World ambassador, Sting!
  • Audéo PFE earphones: These sound-isolating earphones have received glowing reviews from moms and techies alike. Not only do they have great sound, they also isolate outside noise allowing you to listen to music at lower levels, thus preserving your hearing.
  • $ 25 iTunes gift card
  • Listen Smart DVD: This “rockumentary” features interviews with some of today’s most popular musicians (including Ozzy Osbourne, Wyclef Jean and Moby) as they talk about the kinds of long-term hearing damage that can occur when music and other sounds are played too loudly. As the video progresses, viewers are offered the tools necessary to understand why high-decibel sounds can create such unintended havoc on the body.
  • Top 5 Hearing Health Tips Magnet – so you always have it handy!
  • Hear the World ear plugs for those noisy situations in life
  • A free one-year subscription to HEAR THE WORLD magazine
  • Handy information on pediatric hearing loss and what you can do about it

how to enter

  • Please visit www.hear-the-world.com
  • Come back here and post to me what you learned about hearing and hearing loss prevention that you didn’t know before.

extra entries

  • Twitter the giveaway (copy & paste text below to Twitter. Leave link on comment entry) -OR- You can click the TWEET THIS button on the top or bottom of this post, it will take you directly to Twitter & it will write your tweet for you. Tweet & bring the link back here! You can tweet daily, but be sure to leave your link here, but you must also have the initial entry as asked above!

I just entered the Hear the World Hearing Awareness $200 Gift Pack #Giveaway #MommyGoggles! http://tinyurl.com/37u9mna

details

  • Winner will be chosen at Random and backed up by post content.
  • Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 48 hours, another winner will be drawn
  • For more specifics on how winners are drawn, click here
  • Winners are posted here for reference
  • US entries only
  • Contest ends on June 7, 2010 at 11:59 pm Central Time
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About Tanya
After working professionally in computer information technology, as well as prior work in the telecommunications industry, Tanya Gordon relocated to southwest Iowa in conjunction with her husband’s job. Mommy Goggles launched over 5 years ago, rising to prominence as a national Mom Blogger and highly sought after by brands to work closely with them on their reach to Mom consumers. In addition, Tanya happily parents two wondrous children who despite best efforts still have been known to engage in ongoing sibling squabbles: Tucker, 6, and Kambry, 3 1/2.You can read more about Tanya here.

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    Angela Winesburg says:
    June 8, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    I learned that people with hearing loss who did not use a hearing aid were more likely to suffer from depression, thanks!

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    Kate says:
    June 8, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    I learned that everyday sounds that seem harmless can still cause hearing loss!

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    mary teneyck says:
    June 7, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    sign me up this would be great for my younger child with hearing problems because of his tubes left hole in one ear, thanks

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    carol lewis says:
    June 7, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Fan/Like Hear the World on Facebook -carol yerby lewis

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    carol lewis says:
    June 7, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Follow on Hear the World on Twitter-dresdenrain.

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    carol lewis says:
    June 7, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Tweet!~http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/15661263083

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    carol lewis says:
    June 7, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    I learned “Another common problem is that, in situations with a lot of background noise (restaurants, stations, airports, parties etc.), it is necessary to concentrate particularly hard on the person one is speaking to, even with mild hearing loss, it is no longer possible to filter out what is being said using the compensation process alone.” This applies to my husband so much. He did get a hearing aid but lost it.
    My son is 25 and he also has ringing in the ears already. How awful!
    To prevent it is rough because simple every day things can damage it.

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    Lindsey S. says:
    June 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    I too have ringing in my ears every now and then. I learned that “Sudden hearing loss can probably be attributed to the interaction of physical and psychological factors that combine to place the organism under undue pressure, something often subsumed today under headings such as “stress” or “burnout syndrome”.

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    Happi Shopr says:
    June 7, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    I didn’t know you could take a test online – which I did and failed.

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    Joanne Schultz says:
    June 7, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    i follow Hear the World on twitter – js22222222 .

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    Joanne Schultz says:
    June 7, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    I Fan/Like Hear the World on Facebook-Joanne Schultz. http://www.facebook.com/js2222

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    Joanne Schultz says:
    June 7, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    I like that they will email you contact info for specialists in your area.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Elizabeth I says:
    June 7, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    http://twitter.com/Superfrugalette/status/15635736401 daily tweet topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Shelley Mitchell says:
    June 7, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    I was amazed to learn that with the technology now they can even test new borns for hearing loss!

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    Falon says:
    June 7, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/falongoesgreen/status/15617358150

    falongoesgreen @ gmail dot com

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    Christina says:
    June 7, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    I learned (and didn’t know) that 16% of the world’s population has hearing loss and most people don’t get help for ten years after the onset of it! No wonder my best musician friends were always using earplugs at concerts! This giveaway is very generous and wonderful!

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    kim e says:
    June 7, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    At 105db it is impossible to understand anything said.

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    JOE CORNELL says:
    June 7, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    I have realized I have waited way too long to get help with my hearing

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    Louis says:
    June 7, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    following hear_the_world on twitter @rosidentevil

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    Louis says:
    June 7, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    I like Hear the World on FaceBook (louis huff) :)

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    Louis says:
    June 7, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    I learned that On average, people with hearing loss wait 10 years before doing anything about it.

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    Mari says:
    June 7, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15597963959

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Bryanna P. says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
    Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
    =]

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    christopher h says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    learned that those who are over 50 with hearing loss that did not use a hearing, usually suffer from depression, anxiety and agitation

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    Gena says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    I follow on Hear the World on Twitter (@GMERRELL)

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    Gena says:
    June 7, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    I learned that not all hearing loss is irreparable and nn many cases you can regain your hearing by taking some simple steps

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    Craig Johnson says:
    June 6, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    I never knew babies could be tested for hearing loss

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    Ed Nemmers says:
    June 6, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    I discovered that most people wait a decade to get help after the onset of hearing loss.

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    Kim H. says:
    June 6, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    “Hear the World is a global initiative by Phonak to raise awareness about the importance of hearing and the consequences of hearing loss – a problem that affects more than 16% of the world’s population.”

    It’s great that muscians are involved, esp rock musicans, because a lot of people (esp in the ’80′s) didn’t realize that going to too many concerts w/out protection could cause hearing loss.

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    Geena F says:
    June 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    I was happy that the hearing test said I heard just fine. I have damage in one ear from childhood and now I feel motivated to get tested to see to what extent.

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    Mari says:
    June 6, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15533265707

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Michelle Murphy says:
    June 6, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    I follow Hear the World on twitter @cheapandcreativ

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    Michelle Murphy says:
    June 6, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    I like Hear the World on Facebook

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    Michelle Murphy says:
    June 6, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    I found out almost 2 years ago that I have moderate-severe hearing loss when I had a test done, so I think a lot of the information on the site is helpful! I can’t believe that: one in every six people worldwide is affected by hearing loss – the equivalent of people who own a car.

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    Falon says:
    June 5, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Following Hear the World on twitter @falongoesgreen

    falongoesgreen @ gmail dot com

    Thanks for the chance! :good:

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    Falon says:
    June 5, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/falongoesgreen/status/15503983002

    falongoesgreen @ gmail dot com

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    Falon says:
    June 5, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    I learned that people with hearing loss who do not use a hearing aid are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and agitation than those who do.

    falongoesgreen @ gmail dot com :bye:

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    Elizabeth I says:
    June 5, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    http://twitter.com/Superfrugalette/status/15489385152 daily tweet topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Kimberly says:
    June 4, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    I follow Hear the world on twitter @Aerated

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    Kimberly says:
    June 4, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    I learned that the average person waits 10 years to get help after the unset of hearing loss.

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    annalene says:
    June 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    fan of hear the world on facebook (anna lene)

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    annalene says:
    June 4, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    following hear the world on twitter (@woozlewozzle)

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    annalene says:
    June 4, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    I didn’t know there were hearing tests available online. I took the test and failed! Then I realized there was another tab open that was playing background noises… d’oh.

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    M. Silba says:
    June 3, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    i follow hear the world on twitter

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    M. Silba says:
    June 3, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    i learned that there are so many easy things you can do to help prevent hearing loss, like using ear plugs

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    Mari says:
    June 3, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15298572763

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    K. Rock says:
    June 2, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    I learned that people waith 10 years before doing anything about hearing loss.

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    Jenn S. says:
    June 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    I learned that: “It is estimated that the number of those affected by hearing loss will rise to around 1.1 billion by 2015″

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    Trisha Dowling says:
    June 2, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    i like we hear the world on fb!!!

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    Trisha Dowling says:
    June 2, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    following we hear the world on twitter @whitetrashtrish

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    Trisha Dowling says:
    June 2, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    retweeeted!

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    Trisha says:
    June 2, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    i learned most ppl wait a decade after noticing hearing loss!!

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    Mari says:
    June 2, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15219452571

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    polly k says:
    June 1, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    i learned that no child is too young to receive a hearing evaluation.

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    Amanda D says:
    June 1, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    I learned that babies can be tested for hearing loss. Thank you for the giveaway!

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    Elizabeth I says:
    June 1, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    http://twitter.com/Superfrugalette/status/15173668656 daily tweet topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Karen P says:
    June 1, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    I learned that hearing loss comes at much lower levels then I expected. I also took the hearing test and found out that I am not likely to suffer from hearing loss

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    Mari says:
    June 1, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15149387143

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Kathy Scott says:
    June 1, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    Hearing loss is a cause for depression when you don’t use a hearing aid.

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    Elizabeth I says:
    May 31, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    http://twitter.com/Superfrugalette/status/15112551543 daily tweet topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Jenna @ For The Love of Baby! says:
    May 31, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    A little bird told me to TWEET! (I’m trying to get a bit more creative than just here’s my tweet LOL, ya like it!)

    http://twitter.com/MommyJenna/status/15085933363

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    Mari says:
    May 31, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15084444431

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Ron Miller says:
    May 30, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    ■Follow on Hear the World on Twitter (@sweepstaking)

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    Ron Miller says:
    May 30, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Like Hear the World on Facebook (ron miller)

    BTW your link to their FB page is bad; found on own

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    Ron Miller says:
    May 30, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    A study showed that people with hearing loss who did not use a hearing aid were more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and agitation than those who did.

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    Elizabeth I says:
    May 30, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    http://twitter.com/Superfrugalette/status/15042919392 daily tweet topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Mari says:
    May 30, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/15017222673

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Jacob says:
    May 29, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    I follow on Hear the World on Twitter under the name JCHARRIES

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    Jacob says:
    May 29, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    The cause of sudden hearing loss usually with the onset of tinnitis is still not entirely understood. I hope we learn some more about that as if appears to be impacting more people

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    Elizabeth I says:
    May 29, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    http://twitter.com/Superfrugalette/status/14997945947

    topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Daniel M says:
    May 29, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    I learned Even seamlessly harmless sounds, such as the squeaking and jingling of children’s toys or the sound of a lawnmower can cause hearing loss.

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    Mari says:
    May 28, 2010 at 3:18 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/14879536745

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Lisa Woods says:
    May 27, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    I learned that on average, people with hearing loss wait 10 years before doing anything about it.

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    Mari says:
    May 27, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/14805529831

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    BrendaLea says:
    May 26, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    I learned that those who are over 50 with hearing loss that did not use a hearing, usually suffer from depression, anxiety and agitation.

    BrendaLea
    prpldy (at) comcast dot net

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    Mari says:
    May 26, 2010 at 3:09 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/14737062070

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    nan lara says:
    May 25, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    anyone who listens to music over 89 decibels over a long period will suffer hearing damge

    nannypanpan at sbcglobal.net

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    Shelly aka allysmama says:
    May 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    following Hear the World on twitter as sleatham1
    bleatham*at*gmail.com

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    Shelly aka allysmama says:
    May 25, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    I learned that Today’s technology even allows newborns to be tested for hearing loss! I had no idea. I always thought they had to be several months old! Great to know!
    bleatham*at*gmail.com

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    Monique Rizzo says:
    May 25, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    •You start to pay attention to people’s lip movements and expressions, where you are able to read what you can no longer hear.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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    Mari says:
    May 25, 2010 at 3:18 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/14667529539

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Jeff says:
    May 24, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Hearing is good in judging an on coming emergency vehicle.

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    Mari says:
    May 24, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/14590319963

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Ursula says:
    May 23, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    I thought this was interesting….Failure to treat hearing loss can lead to physical problems: In addition to a general feeling of malaise, those surveyed showed symptoms such as fatigue or exhaustion, headaches and muscular pains, dizziness, stress and high blood pressure, eating and sleep disorders, and digestive problems.

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    Vickie Couturier says:
    May 23, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    ■Follow on Hear the World on Twitter @ vickiecouturier

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    Vickie Couturier says:
    May 23, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    I learned:No child is too young to receive a thorough hearing evaluation

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    Clarissa Neiding says:
    May 23, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    never try to clean earwax out of your ears by poking at it with things like Qtips. I keep trying to tell my husband that, actually, because I know I heard that before, but he keeps saying they wouldn’t make Qtips if they didn’t want you to put them in your ears. I have to show him this

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    Mari says:
    May 23, 2010 at 1:32 AM

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/14527599926

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    racergirl1313 says:
    May 23, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    I learned that hearing loss can cause fatigue & exhaustion. I didn’t know that!

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    sandra says:
    May 22, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    i learned one symptom of hearing loss is when you fill in the gaps in what you understand by putting in what the other person might have said, relying on deductive reasoning and intuition

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    Holly B says:
    May 22, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Keep the volume of your TV, radio, or stereo as low as you can. I always try to do that, but I gotta rock out sometimes!

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    Mami2jcn says:
    May 22, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I follow Hear the World on Twitter @mami2jcn.

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    Mami2jcn says:
    May 22, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I “like” Hear the World on Facebook under the name Mary Happymommy.

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    Mami2jcn says:
    May 22, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    I learned that consonants such as s, f, sh, and t are spoken more softly and quietly so they’re more difficult to understand.

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    Mari says:
    May 22, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    I learned that babies can be tested for hearing loss and that the site can offer referrals to local specialists.

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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    Jenna @ For The Love of Baby! says:
    May 22, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    I learned that 100 percent of lost capability can actually be relearned

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    Elizabeth Idzi says:
    May 22, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Keep the volume of your TV, radio, or stereo as low as you can. I didn’t realize it was this important.

    topgun34er(at)hotmail.com

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    Maryjol Gillette says:
    May 21, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    CONTEST ENTRY

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    Denise says:
    May 21, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    I learned there are many causes of hearing loss, not just age.

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    Angela J says:
    May 21, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    There are multiple causes for hearing loss

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    Linda Kish says:
    May 21, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Failure to treat hearing loss can lead to physical problems: In addition to a general feeling of malaise, those surveyed showed symptoms such as fatigue or exhaustion, headaches and muscular pains, dizziness, stress and high blood pressure, eating and sleep disorders, and digestive problems.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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    Adrienne Gordon says:
    May 21, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    A study revealed that the quality of life of most hearing aid users had improved substantially since they had started wearing a hearing aid.

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    debp says:
    May 21, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    I learned having an apgar score of 0-4 at birth, and 0-6 the second score puts them at a risk of hearing loss. My son had an apgar score of 1, he is lucky he didn’t have hearing loss.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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    Jessie says:
    May 20, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    I knew that the shape of hearing ai- um… instruments were being shaped to people’s ears, but I didn’t realize that the technology is available to take listening habits into consideration!

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    Jaque says:
    May 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    I learned one sign of hearing loss is when in a noisy environment, it is the sounds in the higher frequency range that you find harder to understand….interesting. :yes:

    Thank you.

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    Tweets that mention Hear the World Hearing Awareness ~ $200 Gift Pack #Giveaway (6/07) | Mommy Goggles -- Topsy.com says:
    May 20, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Tanya, annette doggett. annette doggett said: I just entered the Hear the World Hearing Awareness $200 Gift Pack #Giveaway #MommyGoggles! http://tinyurl.com/37u9mna [...]

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    Annette D says:
    May 20, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    I am following Hear the World on Twitter @annedoggett

  197. 4
    Annette D says:
    May 20, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    I am following on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/status/14402768557

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    Annette D says:
    May 20, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    I learned that “Even seamlessly harmless sounds, such as the squeaking and jingling of children’s toys or the sound of a lawnmower, can cause hearing loss.”

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    Jill L says:
    May 20, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    I’m a fb fan of Hear the World.

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    Jill L says:
    May 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    I never realized that babies born with a birth weight lower than 3.5 lbs put them at risk for hearing loss.

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