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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Can I use my health savings account or flex spending for hearing aids?
If you have either a HSA or FSA account for medical expenses, you can likely use it to pay for hearing aids and other related care.
Can I use my health savings account or flex spending for hearing aids?
If you have either a HSA or FSA account for medical expenses, you can likely use it to pay for hearing aids and other related care.
TikTok 'granfluencer' shares lessons on the importance of hearing aids
At 86, Elizabeth Baker is using her internet fame to shatter stereotypes about aging and hearing loss.
TikTok 'granfluencer' shares lessons on the importance of hearing aids
At 86, Elizabeth Baker is using her internet fame to shatter stereotypes about aging and hearing loss.
What to do with old hearing aids
Got old hearing aids? Consider keeping them around for a back-up, or donating them so others can take advantage.
What to do with old hearing aids
Got old hearing aids? Consider keeping them around for a back-up, or donating them so others can take advantage.
Five things you can do to improve your hearing health
While you can’t retain normal hearing forever, there are things you can do to minimize the risk of developing certain types of hearing loss as well as improve your overall health.
Five things you can do to improve your hearing health
While you can’t retain normal hearing forever, there are things you can do to minimize the risk of developing certain types of hearing loss as well as improve your overall health.
I have diabetes. Should I get my hearing tested?
If you have diabetes, experts recommend that you get regularly screened for hearing loss. That's because studies show hearing loss is a common yet under-recognized consequence of diabetes.
I have diabetes. Should I get my hearing tested?
If you have diabetes, experts recommend that you get regularly screened for hearing loss. That's because studies show hearing loss is a common yet under-recognized consequence of diabetes.
How can I help someone with chronic tinnitus?
Tinnitus expert Glenn Schweitzer offers four important tips for helping your loved one find relief from tinnitus.
How can I help someone with chronic tinnitus?
Tinnitus expert Glenn Schweitzer offers four important tips for helping your loved one find relief from tinnitus.
Should you try low-gain hearing aids?
Low-gain hearing aids are hearing aids that amplify speech sounds just a little bit. They can be useful for people with certain auditory conditions.
Should you try low-gain hearing aids?
Low-gain hearing aids are hearing aids that amplify speech sounds just a little bit. They can be useful for people with certain auditory conditions.
Common myths about tinnitus
When it comes to tinnitus, can you separate fact from fiction? Dispelling these nine myths will help get your tinnitus under control faster.
Common myths about tinnitus
When it comes to tinnitus, can you separate fact from fiction? Dispelling these nine myths will help get your tinnitus under control faster.
Five fascinating facts about hearing and hearing loss
Five fascinating facts about hearing and hearing loss—from why hearing loss can lead to brain shrinkage to how our left and right ears may hear sound differently.
Five fascinating facts about hearing and hearing loss
Five fascinating facts about hearing and hearing loss—from why hearing loss can lead to brain shrinkage to how our left and right ears may hear sound differently.
Our top recommended children's books about hearing loss
Books on hearing loss and hearing aids help kids (or grandkids) learn to celebrate the differences in others. They also make great stocking stuffers and gifts.
Our top recommended children's books about hearing loss
Books on hearing loss and hearing aids help kids (or grandkids) learn to celebrate the differences in others. They also make great stocking stuffers and gifts.
What is reactive tinnitus?
If noises in your environment affect the intensity of your tinnitus, you may have what's known as reactive tinnitus.
What is reactive tinnitus?
If noises in your environment affect the intensity of your tinnitus, you may have what's known as reactive tinnitus.
Hyperacusis: Noise sensitivity that's painful
Hyperacusis is defined as an abnormal sensitivity to sounds resulting in pain or discomfort. You may also experience tinnitus and a sensation of fullness in your ears.
Hyperacusis: Noise sensitivity that's painful
Hyperacusis is defined as an abnormal sensitivity to sounds resulting in pain or discomfort. You may also experience tinnitus and a sensation of fullness in your ears.
Brainwave entrainment for tinnitus
Brainwave entrainment is a mind-altering technology that offers a range of interesting (and potentially therapeutic) benefits for people with tinnitus.
Brainwave entrainment for tinnitus
Brainwave entrainment is a mind-altering technology that offers a range of interesting (and potentially therapeutic) benefits for people with tinnitus.
Obesity and hearing loss: Are they connected?
Obesity may increase the risk of other health conditions that are linked to hearing loss, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Obesity and hearing loss: Are they connected?
Obesity may increase the risk of other health conditions that are linked to hearing loss, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
What is otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis occurs when a small bone in the middle ear becomes stuck, limiting its ability to vibrate and conduct sound. It can cause hearing loss, dizziness and tinnitus.
What is otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis occurs when a small bone in the middle ear becomes stuck, limiting its ability to vibrate and conduct sound. It can cause hearing loss, dizziness and tinnitus.
Can I use Medicaid for hearing aids?
Adult Medicaid recipients may be eligible for hearing aids and hearing care but it depends on what state you live in. Most kids are covered under a separate program.
Can I use Medicaid for hearing aids?
Adult Medicaid recipients may be eligible for hearing aids and hearing care but it depends on what state you live in. Most kids are covered under a separate program.
Tinnitus and hearing loss: What’s the connection?
Most people with tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, also have hearing loss. Noise exposure is often the culprit behind both conditions. Learn more about tinnitus and hearing loss.
Tinnitus and hearing loss: What’s the connection?
Most people with tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, also have hearing loss. Noise exposure is often the culprit behind both conditions. Learn more about tinnitus and hearing loss.
Three doctors with hearing loss share their best advice
Three doctors with hearing loss share their best tools, tips, and tricks to make living with hearing loss easier.
Three doctors with hearing loss share their best advice
Three doctors with hearing loss share their best tools, tips, and tricks to make living with hearing loss easier.
How to remove ear wax from your hearing aids
Earwax build-up is a common cause of hearing aid malfunction. Using these tips for keeping hearing aids clean of ear wax can help prevent unnecessary clinic visits and frustrating hearing aid repairs.
How to remove ear wax from your hearing aids
Earwax build-up is a common cause of hearing aid malfunction. Using these tips for keeping hearing aids clean of ear wax can help prevent unnecessary clinic visits and frustrating hearing aid repairs.
Vibrating wristband and app helps tinnitus sufferers find relief
A new tinnitus program teaches the brain how to distinguish between internal and external noise by using a combination of sound and touch.
Vibrating wristband and app helps tinnitus sufferers find relief
A new tinnitus program teaches the brain how to distinguish between internal and external noise by using a combination of sound and touch.
Notable celebrities who have hearing loss or tinnitus
A round-up of notable actors and musicians who've talked about their journey with hearing loss or tinnitus.
Notable celebrities who have hearing loss or tinnitus
A round-up of notable actors and musicians who've talked about their journey with hearing loss or tinnitus.
Wearable devices help people 'feel' sounds in their environment
Wearable devices by Neosensory turn sound into dynamic patterns of vibrations, helping those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing feel sound on their skin.
Wearable devices help people 'feel' sounds in their environment
Wearable devices by Neosensory turn sound into dynamic patterns of vibrations, helping those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing feel sound on their skin.
Tinnitus and hearing loss during pregnancy: Why does it happen?
Tinnitus and hearing problems during pregnancy can be caused by many conditions, including serious illnesses like preeclampsia.
Tinnitus and hearing loss during pregnancy: Why does it happen?
Tinnitus and hearing problems during pregnancy can be caused by many conditions, including serious illnesses like preeclampsia.
What is reverse-slope (low frequency) hearing loss?
Reverse-slope hearing loss, also known as low-frequency hearing loss, is a rare type of hearing loss that makes it harder to hear low-pitched sounds such as men's voices and thunder. Find out how it affects your hearing and what you can do about it.
What is reverse-slope (low frequency) hearing loss?
Reverse-slope hearing loss, also known as low-frequency hearing loss, is a rare type of hearing loss that makes it harder to hear low-pitched sounds such as men's voices and thunder. Find out how it affects your hearing and what you can do about it.
