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Why Your Hearing Is Unique (And Why It Is So Important)

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Each of our hearing functions is quite different. In fact, everyone's hearing varies depending on several factors: lifestyle, life experiences, and overall health. You may know some people with hearing deficits that seek treatment and others that don't and see that the same solution doesn't solve different hearing issues. Just like your fingerprint, your hearing is one of a kind. Two people with the same profile are most likely not hearing in the same way, which can impact their lives and routines. Your hearing occurs in your brain, and your affection for sounds is based on your life experiences and sensitivities. Many factors determine how you hear, including age, diseases (like ear infections and meningitis), certain medicines, and sound exposure. Also, your profession can define the way you hear.  Think about musicians with ears trained to hear the different tones of sound and rhythms; a football player listening for instruction over the crowd's roar, or a naturalis