Show 1108: Surprising Solutions to Help You Hear Better

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Show 1108: Surprising Solutions to Help You Hear Better

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Feb 1, 2018

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Do you wish you could hear better? Do you have trouble hearing what others are saying? Many people find it difficult to follow a conversation with multiple voices, especially in a crowded restaurant. In fact, by 2060, more than 70 million Americans will probably be experiencing hearing loss. Most of them will be over 70. […]

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Feb 1, 2018

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Empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options. 921997

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