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Activate | Celebrate World Hearing Day

With World Hearing Day on Monday, March 3, this is your reminder to prioritize hearing health and its impact on your overall well-being. Around 48 million people in the U.S. have hearing loss, which is linked to cognitive decline, social isolation, and depression. Research shows that hearing aids can slow cognitive decline and improve brain health, with regular users even experiencing a lower mortality risk. Learn more about your hearing health, and ways to protect it, by checking out this resource from AARP

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