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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

RARE PHOTOS: Why does hearing get worse as we get older | Vintage Vibes

Mature woman experiencing hearing problems touching ear with hand - (Alamy/PA)

Subtle changes in your hearing and even some hearing loss is a common experience as we age.

It often begins with seemingly minor annoyances: needing to ask for repetition, nudging the television volume upwards.

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