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 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.
New hearing aids? FAQs for (nearly) all you need to know
Did you or a loved one recently get a new pair of hearing aids? Congrats! You likely have some questions about how they work, why you need them, and how to take care of them. After all, they weren't cheap and you want them to last! An FAQ for nearly all you need to know about hearing aids.
New hearing aids? FAQs for (nearly) all you need to know
Did you or a loved one recently get a new pair of hearing aids? Congrats! You likely have some questions about how they work, why you need them, and how to take care of them. After all, they weren't cheap and you want them to last! An FAQ for nearly all you need to know about hearing aids.
Can hearing aids cause headaches?
If you're new to hearing aids, it's not unusual to experience headaches when first wearing them. Find out why hearing aids can cause head pain and what to do about it.
Can hearing aids cause headaches?
If you're new to hearing aids, it's not unusual to experience headaches when first wearing them. Find out why hearing aids can cause head pain and what to do about it.
My top picks: Stress management products for tinnitus sufferers
Healthy Hearing's Tackling Tinnitus columnist Glenn Schweitzer shares his top picks for stress management products and tools, many of which he uses every day.
My top picks: Stress management products for tinnitus sufferers
Healthy Hearing's Tackling Tinnitus columnist Glenn Schweitzer shares his top picks for stress management products and tools, many of which he uses every day.
Questions to ask your audiologist or hearing care provider
Use these ten questions to start the dialogue with your hearing healthcare professional at your initial hearing evaluation.
Questions to ask your audiologist or hearing care provider
Use these ten questions to start the dialogue with your hearing healthcare professional at your initial hearing evaluation.
Early signs of hearing loss
Do you know the early warning signs of hearing loss? Here's five things to look out for.
Early signs of hearing loss
Do you know the early warning signs of hearing loss? Here's five things to look out for.
Essential oils for tinnitus and hearing loss: Will they help?
Many articles make claims about essential oils for hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and ear infections. Find out what the research says.
Essential oils for tinnitus and hearing loss: Will they help?
Many articles make claims about essential oils for hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and ear infections. Find out what the research says.
Viagra and hearing loss
Research shows that Viagra and similar drugs increase your risk of sudden hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness.
Viagra and hearing loss
Research shows that Viagra and similar drugs increase your risk of sudden hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness.
What is auditory processing disorder?
When you have normal hearing but difficulty understanding speech and struggle with listening, it could be auditory processing disorder. This means the brain is struggling to make sense of sound.
What is auditory processing disorder?
When you have normal hearing but difficulty understanding speech and struggle with listening, it could be auditory processing disorder. This means the brain is struggling to make sense of sound.
Clinical trials shed light on hearing loss and other auditory conditions
Clinical trials are a key way scientists find new treatments for hearing loss, and participants are always needed.
Clinical trials shed light on hearing loss and other auditory conditions
Clinical trials are a key way scientists find new treatments for hearing loss, and participants are always needed.
Among Ukrainian refugees, ravages of war often include hearing loss
A small team of hearing care professionals recently traveled to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees struggling with hearing loss. The need is 'astounding,' they noted, highlighting the far-reaching impact of war.
Among Ukrainian refugees, ravages of war often include hearing loss
A small team of hearing care professionals recently traveled to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees struggling with hearing loss. The need is 'astounding,' they noted, highlighting the far-reaching impact of war.
How to pick the best audiologist
Need a hearing care provider and want to find one you can trust? Here are our top tips for getting the best hearing aid care in your community.
How to pick the best audiologist
Need a hearing care provider and want to find one you can trust? Here are our top tips for getting the best hearing aid care in your community.
What to know about tinnitus and blood pressure drugs
Some medications for high blood pressure may trigger tinnitus (ear ringing). Find out why and what you should do about it.
What to know about tinnitus and blood pressure drugs
Some medications for high blood pressure may trigger tinnitus (ear ringing). Find out why and what you should do about it.
I have Meniere's disease. Here's how I manage it with a low-salt diet.
Tips for transitioning to a low-sodium diet to help you get a handle on your Meniere's symptoms.
I have Meniere's disease. Here's how I manage it with a low-salt diet.
Tips for transitioning to a low-sodium diet to help you get a handle on your Meniere's symptoms.
Preventing tinnitus relapse: Strategies for long-term relief
Tinnitus relapses are far more common than people realize, but you can learn to protect yourself by planning ahead.
Preventing tinnitus relapse: Strategies for long-term relief
Tinnitus relapses are far more common than people realize, but you can learn to protect yourself by planning ahead.
How to support someone with hearing loss
The best thing you can do if your partner or spouse has hearing loss is be a strong support for them and encourage them to seek help. Learning communication tips will also go a long way.
How to support someone with hearing loss
The best thing you can do if your partner or spouse has hearing loss is be a strong support for them and encourage them to seek help. Learning communication tips will also go a long way.
How to hear better in even the most challenging places (like a crowded restaurant)
Even if you have bat-level hearing abilities, some places and situations are simply harder to hear in. But why? And how can you overcome these scenarios to hear better? Find out now.
How to hear better in even the most challenging places (like a crowded restaurant)
Even if you have bat-level hearing abilities, some places and situations are simply harder to hear in. But why? And how can you overcome these scenarios to hear better? Find out now.
Communication tips for talking to people with hearing loss
When you have family members, friends and colleagues who have hearing loss, you can make a few simple adjustments in how you communicate with them that can make things run much more smoothly than they otherwise would.
Communication tips for talking to people with hearing loss
When you have family members, friends and colleagues who have hearing loss, you can make a few simple adjustments in how you communicate with them that can make things run much more smoothly than they otherwise would.
Will OTC hearing aids help with tinnitus?
If you have tinnitus, you may be wondering if OTC hearing aids are good idea. Find out what experts recommend.
Will OTC hearing aids help with tinnitus?
If you have tinnitus, you may be wondering if OTC hearing aids are good idea. Find out what experts recommend.
Can a healthy diet reduce your risk of hearing loss? Here's what the research says
Large studies looking at women's dietary choices and hearing loss have found an interesting pattern among those who report following diets like the Mediterranean diet and the lower-sodium DASH diet.
Can a healthy diet reduce your risk of hearing loss? Here's what the research says
Large studies looking at women's dietary choices and hearing loss have found an interesting pattern among those who report following diets like the Mediterranean diet and the lower-sodium DASH diet.
What are white, pink and brown noises?
Listening to broadband sounds like white, pink and brown noise can be a soothing way to mask a noisy environment when you sleep or need to focus. Generally harmless, they may not be a good fit for people with tinnitus.
What are white, pink and brown noises?
Listening to broadband sounds like white, pink and brown noise can be a soothing way to mask a noisy environment when you sleep or need to focus. Generally harmless, they may not be a good fit for people with tinnitus.
