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GRAY MATTERS: If you're saying 'huh?' a lot, get checked for hearing loss

Chances are you've never heard of

"presbycusis," but it's a subtle loss of hearing that comes on slowly in

many people as they age. And most of us are in denial until we concede the need

for a hearing aid.

I speak from experience.

For too long, I told people to "speak up." Or I said, "huh?" frequently.

And I had to order one of those hearing devices at the theater....

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