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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7 reasons to see an audiologist or hearing specialist before getting hearing aids
It takes times to get used to hearing aids, and they need adjustments and cleaning from time to time. Working with a knowledgeable provider will give you the best possible experience.
7 reasons to see an audiologist or hearing specialist before getting hearing aids
It takes times to get used to hearing aids, and they need adjustments and cleaning from time to time. Working with a knowledgeable provider will give you the best possible experience.
How loud is too loud?
Understanding noise levels in your environment can help you prevent hearing loss. Sound is measured in decibels (dB), and if it sounds too loud, it is too loud. Learn how loud noises can put your hearing at risk over time.
How loud is too loud?
Understanding noise levels in your environment can help you prevent hearing loss. Sound is measured in decibels (dB), and if it sounds too loud, it is too loud. Learn how loud noises can put your hearing at risk over time.
What musicians need to know about hearing protection
Any musician—regardless of the type of music—is at high risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Find out your options for protecting your hearing without limiting sound quality.
What musicians need to know about hearing protection
Any musician—regardless of the type of music—is at high risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Find out your options for protecting your hearing without limiting sound quality.
All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available online and in drug stores. Learn the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids, and why you may want the help of a hearing care provider.
All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available online and in drug stores. Learn the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids, and why you may want the help of a hearing care provider.
Why do my ears feel clogged?
We explain some of the most common reasons why your ears feel clogged and why it’s important to have your hearing evaluated by a professional when they do.
Why do my ears feel clogged?
We explain some of the most common reasons why your ears feel clogged and why it’s important to have your hearing evaluated by a professional when they do.
Tips for finding the best hearing aids
Overwhelmed at which hearing aid to buy? Find out which key features hearing loss advocates recommend as a basic starting point.
Tips for finding the best hearing aids
Overwhelmed at which hearing aid to buy? Find out which key features hearing loss advocates recommend as a basic starting point.
This Atlanta-area 'tiny house' is actually a mobile hearing clinic
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A tiny house is making a big impact on hearing health in Atlanta, Georgia’s south metro area, thanks to the vision and innovation of Dr. Carla “Brandi” Smiley, a national board-certified audiologist on a mission to deliver hearing health to underserved populations.
This Atlanta-area 'tiny house' is actually a mobile hearing clinic
A tiny house is making a big impact on hearing health in Atlanta, Georgia’s south metro area, thanks to the vision and innovation of Dr. Carla “Brandi” Smiley, a national board-certified audiologist on a mission to deliver hearing health to underserved populations.
Who should not get an over-the-counter hearing aid?
With OTC hearing aids now an option in the US, it's important to understand they are not meant for everyone. Here's who should not get over-the-counter hearing aids.
Who should not get an over-the-counter hearing aid?
With OTC hearing aids now an option in the US, it's important to understand they are not meant for everyone. Here's who should not get over-the-counter hearing aids.
Facing the fear of hearing loss due to Meniere’s disease
Living with Meniere's disease means living with the constant threat of hearing loss. How do you overcome the fear and learn to accept what you can't always control?
Facing the fear of hearing loss due to Meniere’s disease
Living with Meniere's disease means living with the constant threat of hearing loss. How do you overcome the fear and learn to accept what you can't always control?
Prince's longtime keyboardist shares journey to hearing aids
After many years of playing in Prince's band, Grammy-award winning musician Matt Fink now wears hearing aids to help him hear better. "I find that other musicians I know who are in dire need of hearing aids are not getting them yet,” Fink says.
Prince's longtime keyboardist shares journey to hearing aids
After many years of playing in Prince's band, Grammy-award winning musician Matt Fink now wears hearing aids to help him hear better. "I find that other musicians I know who are in dire need of hearing aids are not getting them yet,” Fink says.
I got hearing aids in my 30s. Here's what I learned.
How hearing aids helped me transform from a bookish girl to a social adult, fully participating in gatherings and work events.
I got hearing aids in my 30s. Here's what I learned.
How hearing aids helped me transform from a bookish girl to a social adult, fully participating in gatherings and work events.
My experience trying out CROS hearing aids for single-sided deafness
My experience wearing a CROS hearing aid to help with my single-sided deafness. Ultimately, I decided the device's disadvantages outweighed its advantages.
My experience trying out CROS hearing aids for single-sided deafness
My experience wearing a CROS hearing aid to help with my single-sided deafness. Ultimately, I decided the device's disadvantages outweighed its advantages.
My hearing loss is worse in one ear. Should I be concerned?
While a little bit of variation in hearing abilities between the ears is normal, "asymmetric" hearing loss could indicate an underlying medical condition. Learn more about uneven hearing loss between the ears.
My hearing loss is worse in one ear. Should I be concerned?
While a little bit of variation in hearing abilities between the ears is normal, "asymmetric" hearing loss could indicate an underlying medical condition. Learn more about uneven hearing loss between the ears.
Hearing aids and background noise
Modern hearing aids have lots to help reduce the burden of noisy background environments. But you can also improve your ability to hear speech in noise by using assistive listening devices and methods like auditory training.
Hearing aids and background noise
Modern hearing aids have lots to help reduce the burden of noisy background environments. But you can also improve your ability to hear speech in noise by using assistive listening devices and methods like auditory training.
5 quality of life hacks for tinnitus sufferers
Living with tinnitus is a challenge, but there are lots of helpful life hacks you can do right now to improve quality of life with tinnitus.
5 quality of life hacks for tinnitus sufferers
Living with tinnitus is a challenge, but there are lots of helpful life hacks you can do right now to improve quality of life with tinnitus.
How to clean your ears safely
Impacted earwax sometimes needs the help of a professional. Methods used include suction, irrigation and manual extraction. Tools like the Earigator can make it seem downright spa-like.
How to clean your ears safely
Impacted earwax sometimes needs the help of a professional. Methods used include suction, irrigation and manual extraction. Tools like the Earigator can make it seem downright spa-like.
Have sleep apnea? You might have hearing loss, too
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to have hearing loss, ringing in the ears and dizziness. Experts recommend regular hearing screenings to prevent the impact of untreated hearing loss, as well as proper treatment for sleep apnea.
Have sleep apnea? You might have hearing loss, too
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to have hearing loss, ringing in the ears and dizziness. Experts recommend regular hearing screenings to prevent the impact of untreated hearing loss, as well as proper treatment for sleep apnea.
Tinnitus, powerlessness and PTSD: Framing tinnitus as an acute stress disorder
Tinnitus coach Glenn Schweitzer makes the case that tinnitus is less like a hearing disorder and more like a complex stress disorder that requires multiple tools and treatment options.
Tinnitus, powerlessness and PTSD: Framing tinnitus as an acute stress disorder
Tinnitus coach Glenn Schweitzer makes the case that tinnitus is less like a hearing disorder and more like a complex stress disorder that requires multiple tools and treatment options.
Hearing aid battery safety
Small button batteries successfully power your hearing aids; however, they can cause serious injury to people and pets if not handled properly.
Hearing aid battery safety
Small button batteries successfully power your hearing aids; however, they can cause serious injury to people and pets if not handled properly.
Why do my ears itch and what can I do about it?
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Itchy ears can be annoying but they shouldn’t prevent you from wearing your hearing devices as prescribed.
Why do my ears itch and what can I do about it?
Itchy ears can be annoying but they shouldn’t prevent you from wearing your hearing devices as prescribed.
How often should I get my hearing tested?
We've all heard of annual physicals and twice-a-year dental appointments, but how often should you get your hearing checked? The answer depends on your current hearing abilities, age, job and other risk factors.
How often should I get my hearing tested?
We've all heard of annual physicals and twice-a-year dental appointments, but how often should you get your hearing checked? The answer depends on your current hearing abilities, age, job and other risk factors.
How to troubleshoot common hearing aid problems
Before you take your hearing aid in for repair, check to see if you can fix the problem yourself. Common problems include no sound, distorted sound or feedback.
How to troubleshoot common hearing aid problems
Before you take your hearing aid in for repair, check to see if you can fix the problem yourself. Common problems include no sound, distorted sound or feedback.
How are cochlear implants different from hearing aids?
If hearing aids haven’t improved your ability to hear effectively, ask your hearing health professional if you’re a candidate for a cochlear implant.
How are cochlear implants different from hearing aids?
If hearing aids haven’t improved your ability to hear effectively, ask your hearing health professional if you’re a candidate for a cochlear implant.
Hearing and vision loss equals 'substantial' risk for dementia, studies indicate
Along with a known connection between hearing loss and dementia, recent studies show that when people have both vision and hearing impairment—what’s known as dual sensory impairment (DSI)—their risk for dementia increases significantly.
Hearing and vision loss equals 'substantial' risk for dementia, studies indicate
Along with a known connection between hearing loss and dementia, recent studies show that when people have both vision and hearing impairment—what’s known as dual sensory impairment (DSI)—their risk for dementia increases significantly.
