The Healthy Hearing Report
Each week the Healthy Hearing Report team publishes helpful information about living with hearing loss, tinnitus and other auditory disorders.
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We also have in-depth general information on hearing loss, tinnitus, hearing aids, and hearing aid brands.
Noise pollution could be making you sick
Millions of Americans are exposed to noise pollution every day that causes hearing loss and a host of other health conditions. Find out how to reduce noise pollution and preserve your well-being.
Noise pollution could be making you sick
Millions of Americans are exposed to noise pollution every day that causes hearing loss and a host of other health conditions. Find out how to reduce noise pollution and preserve your well-being.
Tinnitus supplements: Helpful or harmful?
Curious about dietary supplements for tinnitus? If you have persistent ringing in the ears, it's natural that you'd be on the hunt for anything that helps. But it's buyer beware.
Tinnitus supplements: Helpful or harmful?
Curious about dietary supplements for tinnitus? If you have persistent ringing in the ears, it's natural that you'd be on the hunt for anything that helps. But it's buyer beware.
Universal signs for hearing loss
To help people who are deaf or hearing impaired, common signs and symbols are used to indicate if a location has assistive technology, such as closed captioning or loop induction systems.
Universal signs for hearing loss
To help people who are deaf or hearing impaired, common signs and symbols are used to indicate if a location has assistive technology, such as closed captioning or loop induction systems.
Can I use Medicaid for hearing aids?
Adult Medicaid recipients may be eligible for hearing aids and hearing care but it depends on what state you live in. Most kids are covered under a separate program.
Can I use Medicaid for hearing aids?
Adult Medicaid recipients may be eligible for hearing aids and hearing care but it depends on what state you live in. Most kids are covered under a separate program.
Yes, you can use flex spending for hearing aids
If you have either a HSA or FSA account for medical expenses, you can likely use it to pay for hearing aids and other related care.
Yes, you can use flex spending for hearing aids
If you have either a HSA or FSA account for medical expenses, you can likely use it to pay for hearing aids and other related care.
How to avoid 'dinner table syndrome' this holiday season
If you've got a big family dinner or a holiday office party coming up, here's how to make it inclusive of people with hearing loss.
How to avoid 'dinner table syndrome' this holiday season
If you've got a big family dinner or a holiday office party coming up, here's how to make it inclusive of people with hearing loss.
Hearing aid financing
Financing your hearing aids provides a way to purchase them even if you don’t have sufficient insurance coverage or can’t afford the upfront cost.
Hearing aid financing
Financing your hearing aids provides a way to purchase them even if you don’t have sufficient insurance coverage or can’t afford the upfront cost.
Drugs that can cause hearing loss or tinnitus
Hearing loss and ear ringing (tinnitus) can be a side effect of ototoxic medication and drugs. Find out which drugs can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
Drugs that can cause hearing loss or tinnitus
Hearing loss and ear ringing (tinnitus) can be a side effect of ototoxic medication and drugs. Find out which drugs can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
Pros and cons of using Apple AirPods as hearing aids
Tempted to try AirPods as hearing aids? Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages, according to hearing experts.
Pros and cons of using Apple AirPods as hearing aids
Tempted to try AirPods as hearing aids? Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages, according to hearing experts.
Healthy Hearing's gift guide for people with hearing loss and tinnitus
Looking for thoughtful gift ideas for someone with hearing loss or tinnitus? Consider options that offer comfort, accessibility, stress relief and support for their hearing needs.
Healthy Hearing's gift guide for people with hearing loss and tinnitus
Looking for thoughtful gift ideas for someone with hearing loss or tinnitus? Consider options that offer comfort, accessibility, stress relief and support for their hearing needs.
Our top recommended children's books about hearing loss
Books on hearing loss and hearing aids help kids (or grandkids) learn to celebrate the differences in others. They also make great stocking stuffers and gifts.
Our top recommended children's books about hearing loss
Books on hearing loss and hearing aids help kids (or grandkids) learn to celebrate the differences in others. They also make great stocking stuffers and gifts.
Ear pain: Why it happens
Got ear pain? From teeth grinding to infections to going on a flight, there are several reasons why your ears may hurt.
Ear pain: Why it happens
Got ear pain? From teeth grinding to infections to going on a flight, there are several reasons why your ears may hurt.
Tinnitus affects many veterans, but help exists
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Many retired military service members have persistent tinnitus, making it the number one reason veterans seek disability compensation. Find out why and what you can do about tinnitus.
Tinnitus affects many veterans, but help exists
Many retired military service members have persistent tinnitus, making it the number one reason veterans seek disability compensation. Find out why and what you can do about tinnitus.
What is a decibel?
Decibels are used to measure sound levels. They are also used to show the extent of hearing loss on audiograms.
What is a decibel?
Decibels are used to measure sound levels. They are also used to show the extent of hearing loss on audiograms.
Can you restore your lost hearing?
Is there a way to quickly and easily restore hearing levels to normal, especially for sensorineural hearing loss? A look at common ear surgeries, drugs and herbal remedies.
Can you restore your lost hearing?
Is there a way to quickly and easily restore hearing levels to normal, especially for sensorineural hearing loss? A look at common ear surgeries, drugs and herbal remedies.
Understanding auditory deprivation
Hearing loss is a type of sensory deprivation known as auditory deprivation. When the brain is deprived of sounds for too long -- such as with untreated hearing loss -- the auditory pathways can weaken and atrophy, making it even harder to hear.
Understanding auditory deprivation
Hearing loss is a type of sensory deprivation known as auditory deprivation. When the brain is deprived of sounds for too long -- such as with untreated hearing loss -- the auditory pathways can weaken and atrophy, making it even harder to hear.
Can allergies cause hearing loss?
Seasonal allergies can cause problems with hearing, especially if you have a lot of congestion and swelling. Contact dermatitis may cause itchiness in the ear canals, too.
Can allergies cause hearing loss?
Seasonal allergies can cause problems with hearing, especially if you have a lot of congestion and swelling. Contact dermatitis may cause itchiness in the ear canals, too.
Vaping and hearing loss: Is there a link?
With reports of vaping and sudden hearing loss on the rise, what does the evidence say?
Vaping and hearing loss: Is there a link?
With reports of vaping and sudden hearing loss on the rise, what does the evidence say?
I have tinnitus. Here's how I get a good night’s sleep.
Whether your challenge is falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, with the right tools, strategies, and a little bit of effort, you can fix your sleep issues–no matter how severe your tinnitus may seem right now.
I have tinnitus. Here's how I get a good night’s sleep.
Whether your challenge is falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, with the right tools, strategies, and a little bit of effort, you can fix your sleep issues–no matter how severe your tinnitus may seem right now.
Tinnitus keeping you up at night? First try these 11 tips
Got tinnitus and struggling to sleep? You're not alone! Ringing in the ears can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. These 11 tips can help you get a better night's rest.
Tinnitus keeping you up at night? First try these 11 tips
Got tinnitus and struggling to sleep? You're not alone! Ringing in the ears can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. These 11 tips can help you get a better night's rest.
How do I get water out of my ears?
Did you go swimming and now water is stuck in your ears? It happens to some people more than others. Learn why it happens and what to do about it.
How do I get water out of my ears?
Did you go swimming and now water is stuck in your ears? It happens to some people more than others. Learn why it happens and what to do about it.
Hearing aids for small or narrow ear canals
Small or narrow ear canals can make fitting hearing aids more difficult, but not impossible. Learn more about your options.
Hearing aids for small or narrow ear canals
Small or narrow ear canals can make fitting hearing aids more difficult, but not impossible. Learn more about your options.
Progressive hearing loss
Hearing loss can indeed be progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. Find out if this applies to you and what to do about it.
Progressive hearing loss
Hearing loss can indeed be progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. Find out if this applies to you and what to do about it.
What is hidden hearing loss?
Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that originates in the brain (instead of the ears) and isn't detectable on standard hearing tests. People with hidden hearing loss struggle to hear in real-world situations, but are able to pass a hearing test without any problems.
What is hidden hearing loss?
Hidden hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that originates in the brain (instead of the ears) and isn't detectable on standard hearing tests. People with hidden hearing loss struggle to hear in real-world situations, but are able to pass a hearing test without any problems.
