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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The link between iron deficiency anemia and hearing loss
People with iron-deficiency anemia are twice as likely to have hearing loss than those without the blood disorder, though researchers are still investigating why.
The link between iron deficiency anemia and hearing loss
People with iron-deficiency anemia are twice as likely to have hearing loss than those without the blood disorder, though researchers are still investigating why.
In kids, hearing loss can mimic learning disorders, leading to misdiagnosis
Kids with hearing loss are just as capable as their peers. However, if childhood hearing loss is left untreated, it can indeed affect school performance and learning, leading to lower grades and engagement in the classroom.
In kids, hearing loss can mimic learning disorders, leading to misdiagnosis
Kids with hearing loss are just as capable as their peers. However, if childhood hearing loss is left untreated, it can indeed affect school performance and learning, leading to lower grades and engagement in the classroom.
Birdwatching with hearing loss: How hearing aids help
Age-related hearing loss can make it much harder to hear birdsong, which is a beloved sound for many people, especially birders. Fortunately, hearing aids and amplifiers can bring back the sounds of nature.
Birdwatching with hearing loss: How hearing aids help
Age-related hearing loss can make it much harder to hear birdsong, which is a beloved sound for many people, especially birders. Fortunately, hearing aids and amplifiers can bring back the sounds of nature.
Warranties and hearing aids: How they work, and how to extend your coverage
New hearing aids are generally covered by a short-term hearing aid warranty for loss or damage. For some people, it's a good idea to buy an extended warranty for loss or damage after your initial warranty expires.
Warranties and hearing aids: How they work, and how to extend your coverage
New hearing aids are generally covered by a short-term hearing aid warranty for loss or damage. For some people, it's a good idea to buy an extended warranty for loss or damage after your initial warranty expires.
Is it ADD or hearing loss? In kids, it can be hard to tell
If you or your child's teacher suspect your child has ADD, make sure to get their hearing checked, as the symptoms overlap.
Is it ADD or hearing loss? In kids, it can be hard to tell
If you or your child's teacher suspect your child has ADD, make sure to get their hearing checked, as the symptoms overlap.
How balance and hearing are connected—and why this matters
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Your hearing and balance systems are the two main parts of the inner ear. Learn how the vestibular (balance) system works and how it can affect hearing.
How balance and hearing are connected—and why this matters
Your hearing and balance systems are the two main parts of the inner ear. Learn how the vestibular (balance) system works and how it can affect hearing.
Can I get Social Security benefits for my hearing loss?
If hearing loss is preventing you from working, find out if you qualify for important Social Security benefits and learn how to apply.
Can I get Social Security benefits for my hearing loss?
If hearing loss is preventing you from working, find out if you qualify for important Social Security benefits and learn how to apply.
How does hearing loss affect driving?
When you're driving, hearing loss makes it harder to hear sirens, among other challenges. A larger rear-view mirror and adding a customized "car" setting to your hearing aids can help.
How does hearing loss affect driving?
When you're driving, hearing loss makes it harder to hear sirens, among other challenges. A larger rear-view mirror and adding a customized "car" setting to your hearing aids can help.
Hearing loss affects the entire family
When a family member has a hearing loss, treated or untreated, the loss impacts the entire family and communication skills are put to the test.
Hearing loss affects the entire family
When a family member has a hearing loss, treated or untreated, the loss impacts the entire family and communication skills are put to the test.
Osteoporosis and hearing loss often go hand-in-hand
If you have osteoporosis, it's a good idea to get your hearing checked regularly. You're at higher risk of hearing loss, studies show.
Osteoporosis and hearing loss often go hand-in-hand
If you have osteoporosis, it's a good idea to get your hearing checked regularly. You're at higher risk of hearing loss, studies show.
What is a decibel?
Decibels are a logarithmic way to express sound intensity or loudness. Learn about the decibel scale, the decibel levels of common sounds and how to prevent hearing loss.
What is a decibel?
Decibels are a logarithmic way to express sound intensity or loudness. Learn about the decibel scale, the decibel levels of common sounds and how to prevent hearing loss.
Hearing loss charities that make an impact
Want to make a difference for people who have hearing loss? Learn more about organizations that put hearing loss and its challenges front and center, raising money and awareness for this important cause.
Hearing loss charities that make an impact
Want to make a difference for people who have hearing loss? Learn more about organizations that put hearing loss and its challenges front and center, raising money and awareness for this important cause.
My accidental triumph over tinnitus
Author Glenn Schweitzer shares the coping approach he discovered accidentally for coping with stressful tinnitus.
My accidental triumph over tinnitus
Author Glenn Schweitzer shares the coping approach he discovered accidentally for coping with stressful tinnitus.
Effects of traumatic brain injury can include hearing loss or tinnitus
Hearing loss and tinnitus are common after a head injury, although the effects may not show up right away.
Effects of traumatic brain injury can include hearing loss or tinnitus
Hearing loss and tinnitus are common after a head injury, although the effects may not show up right away.
Ten travel tips for people with tinnitus
If you have chronic tinnitus or ringing in the ears, it's best to plan ahead before embarking on a big trip, as many of the changes that come with travel can cause a spike in tinnitus symptoms.
Ten travel tips for people with tinnitus
If you have chronic tinnitus or ringing in the ears, it's best to plan ahead before embarking on a big trip, as many of the changes that come with travel can cause a spike in tinnitus symptoms.
Lost your hearing aid? Here's what to do ASAP
If you've lost your hearing aid, first check your hearing aid app to see if it has a 'find my hearing aid' feature. If not, here's what to do next.
Lost your hearing aid? Here's what to do ASAP
If you've lost your hearing aid, first check your hearing aid app to see if it has a 'find my hearing aid' feature. If not, here's what to do next.
Smartphone apps for hearing loss - my top picks
Wondering which smartphone apps can help with hearing loss? There's no shortage, so hearing loss support specialist Steven O. Frazier shares some of this favorites to help you get started.
Smartphone apps for hearing loss - my top picks
Wondering which smartphone apps can help with hearing loss? There's no shortage, so hearing loss support specialist Steven O. Frazier shares some of this favorites to help you get started.
How to get started with tinnitus sound therapy
Using external noise to retrain the way the brain interprets tinnitus sound can go a long way in helping reduce the annoyance and frustration associated with the condition.
How to get started with tinnitus sound therapy
Using external noise to retrain the way the brain interprets tinnitus sound can go a long way in helping reduce the annoyance and frustration associated with the condition.
Understanding 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.
Understanding 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.
Genetics, hearing loss and rare diseases
It's not uncommon for rare diseases and genetic syndromes to cause hearing loss. Fortunately, hearing aids and other treatments often help.
Genetics, hearing loss and rare diseases
It's not uncommon for rare diseases and genetic syndromes to cause hearing loss. Fortunately, hearing aids and other treatments often help.
Can cognitive behavior therapy help with my tinnitus?
The mental impact of living with a chronic condition like tinnitus can take its toll. One of the most proven strategies for coping, experts say, is cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Can cognitive behavior therapy help with my tinnitus?
The mental impact of living with a chronic condition like tinnitus can take its toll. One of the most proven strategies for coping, experts say, is cognitive-behavioral therapy.
How hearing aids help kids learn better
Children with hearing loss who receive hearing aids or cochlear implants can thrive at school, research shows, and overcome the achievement gap.
How hearing aids help kids learn better
Children with hearing loss who receive hearing aids or cochlear implants can thrive at school, research shows, and overcome the achievement gap.
How to prepare for a hospital stay when you have hearing loss
Do you have hearing loss and need to stay in the hospital? It can be a bewildering time for anyone, and communication barriers will only make it harder. Here's what to know in advance of your hospital stay.
How to prepare for a hospital stay when you have hearing loss
Do you have hearing loss and need to stay in the hospital? It can be a bewildering time for anyone, and communication barriers will only make it harder. Here's what to know in advance of your hospital stay.
The impact of hearing loss on relationships
Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact our relationships with family and friends and particularly with those closest to us, such as our romantic partners.
The impact of hearing loss on relationships
Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact our relationships with family and friends and particularly with those closest to us, such as our romantic partners.
