The Healthy Hearing Report
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Penn State’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Summer Academy
A new two-week summer program, which debuted this July in America’s heartland, laid a foundation for its students that will last a lifetime.
Healthy Hearing conversation | Dr. Ronna Fisher
Growing up with a father who had untreated hearing loss is the inspiration behind Dr. Ronna Fisher's drive to help her fellow Chicagoans hear their best. Learn about her thriving practice and how she helps those in need.
Consumers value professional care in a post-OTC hearing aid world
Will new legislation favoring OTC hearing aids change the way consumers shop for hearing care? Healthy Hearing surveyed consumers to find out.
The impact of hearing loss on relationships
Hearing loss does not occur in a vacuum. Is untreated hearing loss causing unnecessary harm to your relationship?
Healthy Hearing conversation | Made for iPhone processor by Cochlear
Cochlear implant wearer Mathias Bahnmueller and audiologist Laurel Mahoney explain why the world's first Made for iPhone sound processor from Cochlear is life-changing for many.
Understanding Diplacusis
Sometimes called "double hearing," diplacusis is a form of hearing loss that causes our ears to hear sounds so differently it creates a disturbing two-sound experience.
Hearing loss and hearing aids: everything you were afraid to ask
If you're too shy to ask, never fear! Here are answers to five common questions about hearing loss and how it's treated.
Can you restore your lost hearing?
Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was an instant way to restore your lost hearing? Find out why some hearing can't be restored and about the best available solutions.
Healthy Hearing conversation | Mandy Harvey uses music to create community
Deaf singer, songwriter and motivational speaker Mandy Harvey uses her personal journey to help others overcome their personal barriers.
The best apps for learning sign language
Today's smart phone apps make learning sign language convenient and interactive. We've reviewed the best apps for learning sign language here.
Celebrate self improvement month by maximizing your hearing health
Medical research suggests caring for your sense of hearing can make you happier, healthier and wealthier, so here are some ways to celebrate Self Improvement Month.
Healthy Hearing conversation | Susan Boggia
Patient-centered care in a home-like atmosphere is just what the doctor ordered for residents of Glens Falls.
The importance of Deaf culture
The language shared by people in the Deaf community is complex and complete, their social interactions are inclusive and personal – so please don’t try to fix them.
Staying healthy and safe with hearing loss
Hearing loss, when left untreated, affects you in many ways. Here's how better hearing can help you live a safe and healthy lifestyle.
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 our latest pics for the best captioning apps.
How deafness encourages intentional and thoughtful communication
A lifelong expert in multimodal communication, Rachel Kolb talks about why deafness is far from being a disability. Find out how it can foster ingenuity and creativity when it comes to connecting with others.
Enhance your hearing health with seasonal fall foods
Fall foods are nutrition powerhouses. Add these tasty seasonal favorites to your menu for a fresh, effective way to boost hearing health.
Back to school: Get back into your hearing health routine
Whether you’re still sitting in a classroom or are happy being a student of life, taking a few moments to get back into a good hearing health routine is as simple as A-B-C.
Why aren't hearing aids covered by insurance?
Most insurance plans don't cover hearing aids. Learn the basics and the complex reasons why.
New study names hearing loss as one of nine risk factors for dementia
A new study indicates managing hearing loss and other identified risk factors may help you delay or prevent devastating dementia altogether.
Why pretending to hear is bad and how to break the habit
Gianluca Trombetta talks about why people with hearing loss fake it, or pretend to hear when they really don't and shares his practical tips for turning this common challenge into a positive opportunity.
The latest rechargeable hearing aids: are they right for you?
Rechargeable hearing aids are convenient and environmentally-friendly. There are more options than ever, including the rechargeable Opn from Oticon. Find out about them and if they're right for you.
College, hearing loss and self-advocacy
Whether you're an incoming college freshman or a seasoned upperclassman with hearing loss, our guest Jessica Wertz has tips for starting the year right and thriving on campus.
New study shows hearing loss could provide clues for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
New research about the relationship between untreated hearing loss and deadly Alzheimer's disease provides yet another reason to improve your hearing health.
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