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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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Hearing loss in babies and infants

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Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of hearing loss in newborns, infants and babies.

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Hearing loss in babies and infants

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of hearing loss in newborns, infants and babies.

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Cognitive screening: Coming soon to a hearing aid clinic near you?

A Cognivue cognitive screening machine.

Hearing loss and dementia can overlap, and sometimes even mimic each other. Tools like the Cognivue cognitive screener help patients get a snapshot look at overall cognitive health, like reaction time and memory.

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Cognitive screening: Coming soon to a hearing aid clinic near you?

Hearing loss and dementia can overlap, and sometimes even mimic each other. Tools like the Cognivue cognitive screener help patients get a snapshot look at overall cognitive health, like reaction time and memory.

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Mumps and hearing loss

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The viral infection known as mumps can lead to hearing loss. If your child experiences hearing loss after mumps, schedule an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional as soon as possible.

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Mumps and hearing loss

The viral infection known as mumps can lead to hearing loss. If your child experiences hearing loss after mumps, schedule an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional as soon as possible.

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How to spot an OTC hearing aid scam

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To avoid getting scammed, ask these six key questions when you're shopping for hearing aids online.

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How to spot an OTC hearing aid scam

To avoid getting scammed, ask these six key questions when you're shopping for hearing aids online.

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Using meditation for tinnitus - my success story

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As a longtime sufferer of tinnitus, meditation changed everything for me. And if you are suffering from tinnitus, I believe it could possibly change everything for you, too.

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Using meditation for tinnitus - my success story

As a longtime sufferer of tinnitus, meditation changed everything for me. And if you are suffering from tinnitus, I believe it could possibly change everything for you, too.

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Drinking and hearing loss

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You might know the health risks associated with heavy drinking, but it may surprise you to know it can also harm your hearing and balance. Learn more and know when to seek help.

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Drinking and hearing loss

You might know the health risks associated with heavy drinking, but it may surprise you to know it can also harm your hearing and balance. Learn more and know when to seek help.

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Buyer beware: Hearing amplifiers are not hearing aids

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The price of personal sound amplification devices (PSAP) may be tempting, but using them in place of hearing aids may be damaging to your hearing health.

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Buyer beware: Hearing amplifiers are not hearing aids

The price of personal sound amplification devices (PSAP) may be tempting, but using them in place of hearing aids may be damaging to your hearing health.

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8 tips for dealing with restaurant noise when you wear hearing aids

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Do you wear hearing aids and struggle with the background noise in restaurants? Here's how to make the experience less frustrating.

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8 tips for dealing with restaurant noise when you wear hearing aids

Do you wear hearing aids and struggle with the background noise in restaurants? Here's how to make the experience less frustrating.

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How to use a telephone IP relay service

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IP relay services are the next generation of TTY for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Here’s what you need to know about how to get started.

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How to use a telephone IP relay service

IP relay services are the next generation of TTY for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Here’s what you need to know about how to get started.

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How to protect your remaining hearing

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If you have hearing loss, your remaining natural hearing, or residual hearing, refers to how well you can hear without the use of hearing aids. While you may feel like it doesn't matter now that you have hearing loss, it's actually in your best interest to try your hardest to protect your residual hearing throughout your lifetime. 

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How to protect your remaining hearing

If you have hearing loss, your remaining natural hearing, or residual hearing, refers to how well you can hear without the use of hearing aids. While you may feel like it doesn't matter now that you have hearing loss, it's actually in your best interest to try your hardest to protect your residual hearing throughout your lifetime. 

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'It's sexy:' Deafmetal jewelry stylishly secures hearing aids and cochlear implants

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DeafMetal makes jewelry, safety rings and holsters that help hearing aids and cochlear implants stay in place—stylishly.

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'It's sexy:' Deafmetal jewelry stylishly secures hearing aids and cochlear implants

DeafMetal makes jewelry, safety rings and holsters that help hearing aids and cochlear implants stay in place—stylishly.

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7 tips for getting used to your new hearing aids

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It can take awhile to get used to hearing aids, especially if you've never worn them before. These 7 tips will speed up your acclimation.

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7 tips for getting used to your new hearing aids

It can take awhile to get used to hearing aids, especially if you've never worn them before. These 7 tips will speed up your acclimation.

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I have hyperacusis. Here's what it's like.

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Because almost all noises cause pain or injury, I have to take steps to protect my hearing at nearly every moment of the day.

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I have hyperacusis. Here's what it's like.

Because almost all noises cause pain or injury, I have to take steps to protect my hearing at nearly every moment of the day.

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7 reasons to see an audiologist or hearing specialist before getting hearing aids

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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.

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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.

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How loud is too loud?

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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.

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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.

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What musicians need to know about hearing protection

A man blows a trumpet while wearing in-ear monitors.

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.

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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.

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All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids

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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.

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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.

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Why do my ears feel clogged?

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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.

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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.

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Tips for finding the best hearing aids

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Overwhelmed at which hearing aid to buy? Find out which key features hearing loss advocates recommend as a basic starting point.

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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.

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This Atlanta-area 'tiny house' is actually a mobile hearing clinic

Onsite Audiology, a tiny mobile 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.

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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.

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Who should not get an over-the-counter hearing aid?

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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.

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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.

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A guide to invisible hearing aids

A man wearing an invisible hearing aid with a pull-out string.

Invisible hearing aids are discreet and often provide excellent sound quality. However, just like all hearing aids, they have pros and cons.

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A guide to invisible hearing aids

Invisible hearing aids are discreet and often provide excellent sound quality. However, just like all hearing aids, they have pros and cons.

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Hearing aid apps: What you need to know

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Most hearing aid manufacturers offer accompanying smartphone apps that let users control their hearing aid settings, monitor their batteries, and many other features.

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Hearing aid apps: What you need to know

Most hearing aid manufacturers offer accompanying smartphone apps that let users control their hearing aid settings, monitor their batteries, and many other features.

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Facing the fear of hearing loss due to Meniere’s disease

A woman grapples with an attack of 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?

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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?

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