Tips for exercising with hearing aids
If you don’t wear your hearing aids when you’re playing your favorite sport or working out at the gym, maybe you should reconsider. Today’s hearing aids are more robust and resistant to dust and moisture than they used to be. With a little care and preparation, there’s no reason you can’t wear them during workouts and competition. Here’s why:
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This Is How Your Retirement Fund Can Best Defeat The Ravages Of Inflation
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