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One in 10 Canadians is impacted by some degree of hearing impairment. May is better speech and hearing month, the perfect time to book an appointment to see an audiologist. https://www.cbc.ca//may-is-speech-and-hearing-month-1.5133

Do you react intensely to certain sounds? You might have misophonia. If you have concerns about your hearing or sensitivity to loud noises, visiting your Audiologist is the best place to start. https://www.npr.org//misophonia-when-lifes-noises-drive-yo

Did you know that May is Better Speech and Hearing Month? Hearing affects your overall heath and wellness. Be proactive this month and book a hearing test with an audiologist so you can continue to get the most out of life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za0ulCxa9GI

Do you have new hearing aids? Hearing aids make you aware of all sorts of amazing sounds you've been missing, but can also take a while to get used to! Here are some tips to help you adapt to your new hearing aids. https://www.consumerreports.org//how-to-get-used-to-heari/

Yikes! Put away those cotton swabs, and if if you need wax removed from your ears contact your physician or audiologist. https://globalnews.ca/news/5051137/cotton-swab-infection/

Beluga whales have "vocal signatures" that have similarities to human names https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-beluga-whales-us/

Do you feel like Toronto is getting louder? You are probably right! Here is your chance to have a say to reduce noise pollution in our city. https://www.cbc.ca//toronto-wants-public-to-weigh-in-on-re

NASA has recorded the first ever sounds of wind on Mars! Hearing loss affects more than speech understanding. Hearing natural sounds in our environment like your boots crunching in the snow, the wind through the trees and the birds singing shapes our perception of the world.... https://www.nytimes.com///07/science/mars-wind-sounds.html

Loud noise doesn't just impact your ears, it can impact other physiologic functions as well! We all need to be aware of the impact of noise pollution, and try to find ways to reduce it. https://www.cbc.ca//how-loud-noises-can-affect-your-heart-

Are you finding that restaurants seem like they are getting louder and louder? You are not alone! https://www.vox.com//restaurants-noise-levels-loud-decibels

People with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss as those without diabetes. Start making annual audiological assessments routine to make sure you are hearing well. http://www.diabetesforecast.org//the-link-between-diabetes

Are you attending any pride events this year? Have fun and remember to bring hearing protection in case it gets too loud!

Some medications can cause hearing loss. Here is some promising research on preventing hearing loss associated with chemotherapy. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-44546323