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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I have diabetes. Should I get my hearing tested?
If you have diabetes, experts recommend that you get regularly screened for hearing loss. That's because studies show hearing loss is a common yet under-recognized consequence of diabetes.
I have diabetes. Should I get my hearing tested?
If you have diabetes, experts recommend that you get regularly screened for hearing loss. That's because studies show hearing loss is a common yet under-recognized consequence of diabetes.
How can I help someone with chronic tinnitus?
Tinnitus expert Glenn Schweitzer offers four important tips for helping your loved one find relief from tinnitus.
How can I help someone with chronic tinnitus?
Tinnitus expert Glenn Schweitzer offers four important tips for helping your loved one find relief from tinnitus.
Should you try low-gain hearing aids?
Low-gain hearing aids are hearing aids that amplify speech sounds just a little bit. They can be useful for people with certain auditory conditions.
Should you try low-gain hearing aids?
Low-gain hearing aids are hearing aids that amplify speech sounds just a little bit. They can be useful for people with certain auditory conditions.
Common myths about tinnitus
When it comes to tinnitus, can you separate fact from fiction? Dispelling these nine myths will help get your tinnitus under control faster.
Common myths about tinnitus
When it comes to tinnitus, can you separate fact from fiction? Dispelling these nine myths will help get your tinnitus under control faster.
Five fascinating facts about hearing and hearing loss
Five fascinating facts about hearing and hearing loss—from why hearing loss can lead to brain shrinkage to how our left and right ears may hear sound differently.
Five fascinating facts about hearing and hearing loss
Five fascinating facts about hearing and hearing loss—from why hearing loss can lead to brain shrinkage to how our left and right ears may hear sound differently.
What is reactive tinnitus?
If noises in your environment affect the intensity of your tinnitus, you may have what's known as reactive tinnitus.
What is reactive tinnitus?
If noises in your environment affect the intensity of your tinnitus, you may have what's known as reactive tinnitus.
Hyperacusis: Noise sensitivity that's painful
Hyperacusis is defined as an abnormal sensitivity to sounds resulting in pain or discomfort. You may also experience tinnitus and a sensation of fullness in your ears.
Hyperacusis: Noise sensitivity that's painful
Hyperacusis is defined as an abnormal sensitivity to sounds resulting in pain or discomfort. You may also experience tinnitus and a sensation of fullness in your ears.
Brainwave entrainment for tinnitus
Brainwave entrainment is a mind-altering technology that offers a range of interesting (and potentially therapeutic) benefits for people with tinnitus.
Brainwave entrainment for tinnitus
Brainwave entrainment is a mind-altering technology that offers a range of interesting (and potentially therapeutic) benefits for people with tinnitus.
Obesity and hearing loss: Are they connected?
Obesity may increase the risk of other health conditions that are linked to hearing loss, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Obesity and hearing loss: Are they connected?
Obesity may increase the risk of other health conditions that are linked to hearing loss, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
What is otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis occurs when a small bone in the middle ear becomes stuck, limiting its ability to vibrate and conduct sound. It can cause hearing loss, dizziness and tinnitus.
What is otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis occurs when a small bone in the middle ear becomes stuck, limiting its ability to vibrate and conduct sound. It can cause hearing loss, dizziness and tinnitus.
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.
Three doctors with hearing loss share their best advice
Three doctors with hearing loss share their best tools, tips, and tricks to make living with hearing loss easier.
Three doctors with hearing loss share their best advice
Three doctors with hearing loss share their best tools, tips, and tricks to make living with hearing loss easier.
How to remove ear wax from your hearing aids
Earwax build-up is a common cause of hearing aid malfunction. Using these tips for keeping hearing aids clean of ear wax can help prevent unnecessary clinic visits and frustrating hearing aid repairs.
How to remove ear wax from your hearing aids
Earwax build-up is a common cause of hearing aid malfunction. Using these tips for keeping hearing aids clean of ear wax can help prevent unnecessary clinic visits and frustrating hearing aid repairs.
Vibrating wristband and app helps tinnitus sufferers find relief
A new tinnitus program teaches the brain how to distinguish between internal and external noise by using a combination of sound and touch.
Vibrating wristband and app helps tinnitus sufferers find relief
A new tinnitus program teaches the brain how to distinguish between internal and external noise by using a combination of sound and touch.
Notable celebrities who have hearing loss or tinnitus
A round-up of notable actors and musicians who've talked about their journey with hearing loss or tinnitus.
Notable celebrities who have hearing loss or tinnitus
A round-up of notable actors and musicians who've talked about their journey with hearing loss or tinnitus.
Tinnitus and hearing loss during pregnancy: Why does it happen?
Tinnitus and hearing problems during pregnancy can be caused by many conditions, including serious illnesses like preeclampsia.
Tinnitus and hearing loss during pregnancy: Why does it happen?
Tinnitus and hearing problems during pregnancy can be caused by many conditions, including serious illnesses like preeclampsia.
What is reverse-slope (low frequency) hearing loss?
Reverse-slope hearing loss, also known as low-frequency hearing loss, is a rare type of hearing loss that makes it harder to hear low-pitched sounds such as men's voices and thunder. Find out how it affects your hearing and what you can do about it.
What is reverse-slope (low frequency) hearing loss?
Reverse-slope hearing loss, also known as low-frequency hearing loss, is a rare type of hearing loss that makes it harder to hear low-pitched sounds such as men's voices and thunder. Find out how it affects your hearing and what you can do about it.
Hearing aids for tinnitus
Many people don't realize that tinnitus is a sign of hearing loss. When treated properly with hearing aids, many people find relief from the ringing in their ears.
Hearing aids for tinnitus
Many people don't realize that tinnitus is a sign of hearing loss. When treated properly with hearing aids, many people find relief from the ringing in their ears.
Vitamins, minerals and supplements for hearing problems
Emerging research indicates that vinpocetine, folate, B vitamins, carotenoids, and omega-3s have the potential to boost hearing health, but experts stress caution, especially for tinnitus.
Vitamins, minerals and supplements for hearing problems
Emerging research indicates that vinpocetine, folate, B vitamins, carotenoids, and omega-3s have the potential to boost hearing health, but experts stress caution, especially for tinnitus.
Some lifesaving antibiotics may cause hearing loss and balance problems
A certain class of antibiotics that includes the drugs streptomycin and gentamicin are linked to causing hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems.
Some lifesaving antibiotics may cause hearing loss and balance problems
A certain class of antibiotics that includes the drugs streptomycin and gentamicin are linked to causing hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems.
Why you should consider joining a hearing loss support group
Feeling isolated or frustrated by your hearing loss? You may want to consider joining a hearing loss support group.
Why you should consider joining a hearing loss support group
Feeling isolated or frustrated by your hearing loss? You may want to consider joining a hearing loss support group.
Can CBD oil treat tinnitus?
Medical science says the jury is still out on CBD, but some tinnitus sufferers say they have all the proof they need.
Can CBD oil treat tinnitus?
Medical science says the jury is still out on CBD, but some tinnitus sufferers say they have all the proof they need.
Hearing loss and falls: Why they're connected
Research strongly links hearing loss to an increased risk of falling. Hearing aids and other preventive measures can help lower your risk.
Hearing loss and falls: Why they're connected
Research strongly links hearing loss to an increased risk of falling. Hearing aids and other preventive measures can help lower your risk.
How an Apple Watch can help with hearing aids and hearing loss
With your hearing aids and an Apple Watch, you can access several helpful features to enhance your accessibility—especially if your hearing aids come with a corresponding hearing aid app.
How an Apple Watch can help with hearing aids and hearing loss
With your hearing aids and an Apple Watch, you can access several helpful features to enhance your accessibility—especially if your hearing aids come with a corresponding hearing aid app.
