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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What is somatic tinnitus? Causes, treatments, and coping strategies
If you have tinnitus that seems connected to movement or tension like TMJ disorder, it may be a subtype known as somatic tinnitus.
What is somatic tinnitus? Causes, treatments, and coping strategies
If you have tinnitus that seems connected to movement or tension like TMJ disorder, it may be a subtype known as somatic tinnitus.
Understanding the various parts of a hearing aid
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Your hearing aid contains a microphone, speaker, processor and battery to help you hear the best you can. Learn more about the various parts of a hearing aid.
Understanding the various parts of a hearing aid
Your hearing aid contains a microphone, speaker, processor and battery to help you hear the best you can. Learn more about the various parts of a hearing aid.
Hard of hearing vs. hearing impairment: Why inclusive language matters
If you have hearing loss, how do you identify yourself? As hard of hearing? Hearing impaired? A person with hearing loss? Or something else? Writer Carmen Cusido shares her journey of embracing "hard of hearing."
Hard of hearing vs. hearing impairment: Why inclusive language matters
If you have hearing loss, how do you identify yourself? As hard of hearing? Hearing impaired? A person with hearing loss? Or something else? Writer Carmen Cusido shares her journey of embracing "hard of hearing."
What the research says about caffeine, hearing loss and tinnitus
We take a look at the research on caffeine and its impact on hearing loss, tinnitus and Meniere's disease. Overall, normal caffeine consumption doesn't appear to be harmful.
What the research says about caffeine, hearing loss and tinnitus
We take a look at the research on caffeine and its impact on hearing loss, tinnitus and Meniere's disease. Overall, normal caffeine consumption doesn't appear to be harmful.
Wear hearing aids? Here's why you may want a remote microphone
If you wear hearing aids, you may want to purchase a separate remote microphone system, which helps you hear better in tricky situations like meetings or restaurants.
Wear hearing aids? Here's why you may want a remote microphone
If you wear hearing aids, you may want to purchase a separate remote microphone system, which helps you hear better in tricky situations like meetings or restaurants.
COVID-19, vaccinations, and tinnitus: What’s the connection?
Some people report tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, after a COVID-19 infection or even vaccination. Can coronavirus cause tinnitus? We take a look at the research.
COVID-19, vaccinations, and tinnitus: What’s the connection?
Some people report tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, after a COVID-19 infection or even vaccination. Can coronavirus cause tinnitus? We take a look at the research.
Frequent use of pain relievers linked to tinnitus
A growing body of research indicates that people who frequently use over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin or acetaminophen, are at higher risk for developing tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
Frequent use of pain relievers linked to tinnitus
A growing body of research indicates that people who frequently use over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin or acetaminophen, are at higher risk for developing tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
Hearing aids may slow onset of dementia and Alzheimer's. Here's why.
Mounting evidence shows how hearing aids and regular counseling from a hearing care specialist can reduce the rate of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.
Hearing aids may slow onset of dementia and Alzheimer's. Here's why.
Mounting evidence shows how hearing aids and regular counseling from a hearing care specialist can reduce the rate of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.
Ear drainage – why it happens and what it means
It’s normal for ear wax to drain from your ears on occasion, but if you’re experiencing excessive drainage of fluid with pain or fever, it’s time to seek medical treatment. You may have an infection.
Ear drainage – why it happens and what it means
It’s normal for ear wax to drain from your ears on occasion, but if you’re experiencing excessive drainage of fluid with pain or fever, it’s time to seek medical treatment. You may have an infection.
Air travel tips for people with hearing loss
Airports and airplanes can be bewildering places for people with hearing loss. Find out how to avoid miscommunications and get to your flight on time.
Air travel tips for people with hearing loss
Airports and airplanes can be bewildering places for people with hearing loss. Find out how to avoid miscommunications and get to your flight on time.
Tips for traveling with hearing loss
When you have hearing loss, traveling with hearing aids can add unexpected challenges. Here are some tips to make your trip go smoother.
Tips for traveling with hearing loss
When you have hearing loss, traveling with hearing aids can add unexpected challenges. Here are some tips to make your trip go smoother.
How to set reasonable expectations about what your hearing aids can do
Because hearing aids do not fully restore your hearing, it's important to have reasonable expectations about your hearing ability going forward. A skilled hearing care provider can provide guidance and customize your devices for unique listening environments.
How to set reasonable expectations about what your hearing aids can do
Because hearing aids do not fully restore your hearing, it's important to have reasonable expectations about your hearing ability going forward. A skilled hearing care provider can provide guidance and customize your devices for unique listening environments.
Why you should never clean your ears with a cotton swab or Q-Tip
From punctured eardrums to super impacted wax, there are many negative consequences associated with "do-it-yourself" ear cleaning.
Why you should never clean your ears with a cotton swab or Q-Tip
From punctured eardrums to super impacted wax, there are many negative consequences associated with "do-it-yourself" ear cleaning.
Does Medicare cover cochlear implants? What about bone-anchored hearing aids?
If you have Medicare and severe hearing loss that is not fully helped by hearing aids, you may now be eligible for a cochlear implant or bone-anchored hearing system.
Does Medicare cover cochlear implants? What about bone-anchored hearing aids?
If you have Medicare and severe hearing loss that is not fully helped by hearing aids, you may now be eligible for a cochlear implant or bone-anchored hearing system.
Why anxiety often accompanies vertigo and other balance disorders
Chronic vertigo, dizziness, and disequilibrium are often caused by balance disorders and tend to go hand in hand with anxiety. Here's how to get a handle on both.
Why anxiety often accompanies vertigo and other balance disorders
Chronic vertigo, dizziness, and disequilibrium are often caused by balance disorders and tend to go hand in hand with anxiety. Here's how to get a handle on both.
Nursing homes and hearing aids: What you need to know
Nursing home care can be a challenging transition if your loved one has hearing loss or wears hearing aids. Here are some tips for making sure they get the hearing care they need.
Nursing homes and hearing aids: What you need to know
Nursing home care can be a challenging transition if your loved one has hearing loss or wears hearing aids. Here are some tips for making sure they get the hearing care they need.
Emergency communication tips when you have hearing loss
If you have hearing loss, emergency situations can be challenging. Being prepared and knowing how to advocate for yourself in high-stress situations will go a long way.
Emergency communication tips when you have hearing loss
If you have hearing loss, emergency situations can be challenging. Being prepared and knowing how to advocate for yourself in high-stress situations will go a long way.
The best products for telling others you have hearing loss - your safety may depend on it
A simple misunderstanding can lead to danger if you don’t hear someone giving you directions or asking you questions. These safety products let others know quickly that you have hearing loss to avoid unsafe situations.
The best products for telling others you have hearing loss - your safety may depend on it
A simple misunderstanding can lead to danger if you don’t hear someone giving you directions or asking you questions. These safety products let others know quickly that you have hearing loss to avoid unsafe situations.
Can I wear a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other?
Bimodal hearing–which means using a hearing aid and a cochlear implant–may be your best option for maximizing your remaining sense of hearing, reducing sensory deprivation, and improving quality of life.
Can I wear a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other?
Bimodal hearing–which means using a hearing aid and a cochlear implant–may be your best option for maximizing your remaining sense of hearing, reducing sensory deprivation, and improving quality of life.
Why two hearing aids are better than one
Wearing two hearing aids makes sense if you have hearing loss in both ears. Here are all the reasons why two is better than one.
Why two hearing aids are better than one
Wearing two hearing aids makes sense if you have hearing loss in both ears. Here are all the reasons why two is better than one.
What is tympanometry and how is it used?
Tympanometry is a type of test that measures the function of the middle ear. It can help rule out certain types of hearing loss and may be used to determine whether hearing aids would be a useful treatment.
What is tympanometry and how is it used?
Tympanometry is a type of test that measures the function of the middle ear. It can help rule out certain types of hearing loss and may be used to determine whether hearing aids would be a useful treatment.
Hearing service dogs help alert owners to sounds and situations
For people with hearing loss, service dogs can be invaluable. Dog owners can train their own pup or register with a non-profit that provides service dogs.
Hearing service dogs help alert owners to sounds and situations
For people with hearing loss, service dogs can be invaluable. Dog owners can train their own pup or register with a non-profit that provides service dogs.
Understanding autism, hearing loss and auditory processing disorder
Hearing loss is common in kids with autism. So is auditory processing disorder, which is a similar but different diagnosis. Learn more about how they're related and what signs to look out for.
Understanding autism, hearing loss and auditory processing disorder
Hearing loss is common in kids with autism. So is auditory processing disorder, which is a similar but different diagnosis. Learn more about how they're related and what signs to look out for.
Should you try acupuncture for hearing loss or tinnitus?
Although traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have been using acupuncture to treat hearing loss and deafness for centuries, most medical professionals caution that further study is required.
Should you try acupuncture for hearing loss or tinnitus?
Although traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners have been using acupuncture to treat hearing loss and deafness for centuries, most medical professionals caution that further study is required.
