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Noisy restaurants and crowded rooms make it hard for anyone to hear, but they can be particularly difficult for those dealing with single-sided deafness. Trying to understand a conversation with a lot of background noise is exhausting, and can sometimes seem next to impossible. There is also the issue of protecting whatever hearing remains, which is different for each person with an acoustic neuroma. Potentially loud situations often make people in the AN community say they'd rather stay home.
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June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness month.
Many AN patients deal with migraines both before and after treatment. This can be especially tricky in the workplace.
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Why is it so difficult to tell others about your hearing loss? Whether we like it or not, some people believe there is a stigma associated with not being able to hear or understand conversation going on around us.
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The following article was published in the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving newsletter. It is an important reminder for all caregivers to take care of themselves, too.
HOW STRESS AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH
Your body responds to stressful situations by releasing certain types of hormones. As the level of stress hormones in your body increases, it begins to affect different organs. These hormones can damage your heart, stomach, and liver, and it can affect your emotions.
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Notes Newsletter June Issue Online Now!
The June 2019 issue of Notes is now available in the ANA Member Section of our website. In this issue:
