The Healthy Hearing Report
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Need an audiologist but can't travel? Telehealth may be an option
There’s a whole new way to communicate with an audiologist: by video. Known as telehealth audiology, it's growing in popularity for rural or housebound patients.
Living with single-sided deafness
Also known as unilateral hearing loss, single-sided deafness carries unique challenges, such as being unable to pinpoint where sound is coming from.
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.
How do I get water out of my ears?
Did you go swimming and now water is stuck in your ears? It happens to some people more than others. Learn why it happens and what to do about it.
Top 10 summer activities that are dangerous to your hearing
Many popular summertime activities come with a risk of hearing loss. Are your favorites on our list?
Why you should never ignore sudden hearing loss
What you need to know about sudden onset hearing loss, from the symptoms to the causes to the treatments.
What is a hearing aid telecoil and why would I want one?
When used in tandem with a hearing loop, hearing aid telecoils can dramatically enhance your listening experience in public places by piping audio-system sounds directly to your hearing aids.
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.
5 ways to protect your hearing this Fourth of July
Fireworks and Fourth of July go together, but the celebration doesn't have to result in hearing loss. Find out how to prevent hearing loss during loud fireworks displays.
Tinnitus and meditation: A 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.
I can hear, just not clearly. Do I have hearing loss?
Do you feel like you can hear but can't understand words? This may mean you have high-frequency hearing loss--or even something unrelated, like an auditory processing problem.
Pros and cons of hearing aids with rechargeable batteries
Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of rechargeable hearings aids can go a long way to helping you and your hearing care practitioner pick the best battery style for you.
Shooter's ear: Hearing loss caused by gunfire
For shooting and hunting enthusiasts, even one unprotected blast of gunfire can cause permanent damage. Over time, a condition known as "shooter's ear" can develop. Find out how to protect your hearing when you shoot.
From bookish to social: What it's like to get hearing aids in your 30s
How hearing aids helped me transform from a bookish girl to a social adult, fully participating in gatherings and work events.
How to pick the best audiologist
When you are trying to find the perfect audiologist, there are several things you should take into consideration. Let Healthy Hearing help you find an audiologist or hearing aid specialist near you.
The best apps for learning sign language
We've rounded up the highest-rated apps for iPhone and Android users who want to learn American Sign Language, or ASL.
The best apps for children with hearing loss
Searching for apps that help kids with hearing loss? We've put together a list of some of the top-rated apps that include visual learning and sign language for reading, writing, and listening skills.
Do you have hearing loss and tinnitus? These coping strategies can help
Even with normal hearing, tinnitus can severely disrupt your quality of life. But when hearing loss is also part of the equation, it can be utterly devastating. Here's how to feel better.
How to prevent hearing loss from headphones or earbuds
Using headphones or earbuds puts you at an increased risk of hearing loss. Find out why—and how to prevent hearing loss with safer options.
The best apps for phone captioning
Smartphone apps provide people with hearing loss on-the-go captioning services with in-call and movie options. Here are some of the top picks for best captioning apps.
Can exercise cause hearing loss or tinnitus?
Exercise is beneficial to the body and mind, but find out why heavy exertion paired with loud music can lead to hearing loss or tinnitus.
Hearing loss and rare diseases: What's the connection?
It's not uncommon for rare diseases and genetic syndromes to cause hearing loss. Fortunately, hearing aids and other treatments often help.
The best smartphone decibel meter apps to measure noise levels
How do you know when loud is too loud? Here are some great decibel and sound meter smartphone apps for measuring noise levels.
Swimmer's ear can lead to temporary hearing loss
Swimmer's ear can lead to pain and temporary hearing loss. Find out what swimmer's ear is, its symptoms and how it's treated here.
