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Best Online Hearing Tests

An online hearing test can be helpful if you notice the TV volume is inching up or you find yourself frequently asking people to repeat themselves. Your hearing abilities may have shifted.

- Dr. Thakkar featured on USNews


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Could You Have Hidden Hearing Loss?

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), hearing loss affects about 60.7 million American adults. However, that statistic may not include millions of people affected by hidden hearing loss, a type of hearing impairment that's undetected by standard hearing tests.

- Dr. Thakkar featured on Money


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These are the best invisible hearing aids of 2024, according to experts

Hearing aid use has exploded over the past few years, thanks in part to a  2022 regulatory decision to allow these crucial devices to be sold over the counter. But while hearing aids are vital tools, not everyone wants to highlight the fact that they're using them. That's where invisible hearing aids come into play.

- Dr. Thakkar featured on Yahoo Lifestyle


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These are the best Bluetooth hearing aids of 2024, according to testers and experts

Hearing aids with Bluetooth let you connect directly to other devices for sharp, clear sound while taking calls, streaming music and watching TV.

- Dr. Thakkar featured on Yahoo Lifestyle


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Best Rechargeable Hearing Aids

Finding the best rechargeable hearing aids is an important part of maintaining your senses and quality of life over the years. Dr. Anish Thakkar, Au.D., Director of Audiology at the Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat, and Allergy (LA CENTA), commented on the profound effect hearing loss has on seniors.

- Dr. Thakkar featured on USNews