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How Our Hearing Works: Exploring Human Hearing

The Amazing Human Ear Every day we take the ability to hear the sounds around us for granted. Our hearing provides us with an amazing ability to recognize specific sounds; a familiar voice in a crowded room, a single instrument from an entire symphony, or even someone calling our name during a loud rock concert. Human hearing is simply amazing! The Human Ear

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The Manitoba Wedding Social: How Loud Is It?

Few events are more deeply Manitoban than the “wedding social”, also known as the simple but  respected time honoured “Social”. The word Social is not absolutely unique to Manitoba and is defined (noun) by Google as: so·cial   ˈsōSHəl/ 1. noun – an informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group.

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Polo Park Hearing Centre's blog article series: Hearing Loss Fact or Fiction

Hearing Loss Fact or Fiction: Can One Loud Noise Cause Hearing Loss?

The simple answer is YES – a single very loud noise can cause temporary and even permanent hearing loss. According to the Canadian Academy of Audiology: “…there can be a sudden permanent hearing loss if there is exposure to a brief but very intense sound.” More from the Canadian Academy of Audiology on noise induced hearing

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