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How to improve your focus and concentration with the right hearing protection

How to improve your focus and concentration with the right hearing protection

Discover how the right hearing protection helps improve your focus and concentration: wherever you are and whatever the situation.
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woman is doing yoga as self care with alpine silence in her ears

7 tips for self-care: the best ways to take care of yourself

Self-care is trending for a reason. It’s not a luxury - it’s a necessity. Read on to discover simple and effective ways to take better care of yourself every day. 
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Close-up of a woman’s ear with Alpine earplugs.

How hearing works

The way hearing works is very interesting. All parts of the ear must work together correctly to capture sound and transmit it to the brain for interpretation. 
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Cleaning your ears

When should you clean your own ears? How can you clean your ears safely? And, are cotton swabs really that bad for your ears?  
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Misophonia

What is misophonia? What are the symptoms, triggers, and causes of misophonia? And what can you do if you think you have this disorder? 
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Blog Listening to the Future: World Hearing Day

Listening to the Future: World Hearing Day

Every year on March 3rd, we celebrate World Hearing Day. It's a time to focus on something we often take for granted: our hearing. This special day is all about...
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Blog What is a decibel, and how is it measured?

What is a decibel, and how is it measured?

The decibel (abbreviated dB) is the unit used to measure the intensity of a sound. The decibel scale is a little odd because the human ear is incredibly sensitive. Your...
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Blog What is tinnitus and how to prevent hearing damage?

What is tinnitus and how to prevent hearing damage?

Temporary damage to the hearing is incurred when you hear a beeping, buzzing, ringing or hissing sound in your ears after a concert or festival. Your brain has been forced...
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Blog Types of hearing protection

Types of hearing protection

These range from yellow plugs inserted into the ear to customized otoplastics. Each type of hearing protection has specific qualities.   Foam EarplugsVisitors to factories or construction sites are often...
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