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## [Hearing Exhaustion Monday 02 Mar 2020 Feeling tired but not sure why? It’s possible your hearing is playing a role. Even on our best days, it takes a lot of cognitive effort to hear and listen. If you have a hearing loss, particularly if it’s untreated, this effort skyrockets and can. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/hearing-exhaustion)

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