Journal
Writing on hearing,
from the practice.
Notes, guides, and research summaries by Dr. Chana Zelenko — for patients who want to understand what's happening in their ears and what to do about it.
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Hearing Health
June 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Seven quiet signs it's time for a hearing evaluation
Hearing loss rarely arrives all at once. Here are the subtle patterns Dr. Zelenko sees most often in her Boca Raton practice — and what to do about them.
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Research
May 12, 2026 · 6 min read
What the dementia research actually says about hearing aids
The Lancet Commission called untreated hearing loss the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia. Here's what that means in plain language — and what it doesn't mean.
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Practical Guides
April 2, 2026 · 4 min read
How to hear better in restaurants (with or without hearing aids)
Speech-in-noise is the hardest listening environment of daily life. A few practical adjustments make a real difference — starting with where you sit.
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