Hear-it.org Offers a Hearing Test to Determine If You Would Benefit From Using a Hearing Aid

You'll need headphones for the test. For better results you should take the test in a quiet room and use headphones that won't allow you to hear external noises. Disclaimer : Be aware these type of tests (there're several online) are not accurate, some of them can even hurt your ears, and you should always have your hearing checked by your doctor anyway.
http://www.hear-it.org/Online-Hearing-Test

Going Topless Can Hurt Your Hearing

Funny headline by the National Hearing Institute; it's not what you're thinking though

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 The Hearing Loss Association of America has posted a new series of informative videos about hearing loss, treatment options, causes and so on
Here you can see the first of seven videos. If you would like to see the rest, visit their website

Could a Trip to the Movies Harm Your Hearing?

Could a trip to the movies harm your hearing?

The other day at the movies I felt uncomfortable with the noise levels. I did a little googling and found this old article that didn't reassure me one bit. My only consolation is that now I am informed.

hearing loss and dementia

As per the findings of a new study, published in the journal Archives of Neurology, the adults with the loss of hearing are at the ascended risks of developing dementia and even Alzheimer's.

http://topnews.net.nz/content/211955-hearing-loss-dementia-s-gain