The Healthy Hearing Report
Our daily dose of original articles, news and interviews to keep you current about hearing health and hearing aids.
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Turner syndrome and hearing loss
Turner syndrome affects 1 of every 2000-4000 female births and can cause hearing loss. Learn about Turner syndrome, available resources and how to find help for hearing loss.
The history of hearing aid design
Today's hearing aids are marvels of technology. Take a look back in history to see the fascinating evolution of the modern hearing device.
National Repeat Day: are your ears ready to celebrate?
Celebrating National Repeat Day this June can be great fun unless untreated hearing loss is the reason you need so much repetition.
Top myths about hearing loss
Don't let misconceptions about hearing loss stand in the way of hearing your best. Learn the facts behind these common hearing loss myths.
Summer holiday healthy hearing guide
Regardless of your summer plans, remember: it’s never a good idea to take a vacation from hearing health. Check out our tips for optimal hearing health for your summer holidays.
Creating a hearing loss friendly wedding
It's wedding season! If you're planning a summer wedding, we've got tips to ensure your guests with hearing loss will have the same great experience as the rest of your guests.
Hearing aid handling skills not necessarily related to experience
Confidence is the key to successful hearing aid use. If you know how to take ...
Healthy Hearing conversation | Manatee Ear Center
Dr. Denise Parrish and her staff at Manatee Ear Center are ardent patient advocates who give clients ample time and resources to maximize their usable hearing and improve their quality of life.
What you should know about your mother’s hearing health
Family members can sometimes share risk factors for health conditions, including some that cause hearing loss. Here's why it's so important to understand your family health history.
Healthy Hearing conversation | Harvey Patterson
Harvey Patterson knew he had hearing loss, but he didn’t think it was anybody’s else’s problem but his own -- until his grandson asked him a very revealing question.
Why you don’t wear your hearing aids (and why you should)
Don’t let all the reasons you don't wear your hearing aids to interfere with your ability to enjoy what life has to offer, especially when you already have the solution. Here's how to put your hearing aids back to work again.
What surgeries can correct hearing loss?
You may wonder if there are any surgeries that correct hearing loss. Here are the common ear surgeries that can restore lost hearing from specific causes.
Study shows poor nutrition in early childhood could lead to hearing loss
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals a link between hearing loss and poor nutrition during childhood.
How high stress can lead to hearing loss
Chronic stress is part of life for too many Americans. Besides harming your health, find out how it contributes to hearing loss.
How meditation can help with tinnitus
Find out how hearing loss advocate Shari Eberts uses the time-tested practice of meditation to help silence her annoying tinnitus.
Inclusive businesses put people with hearing loss to work
These progressive companies -- both large and small -- provide good examples of workplace diversity by employing and accommodating workers with hearing loss.
Healthy Hearing conversation | Providence Speech and Hearing Center
Thanks to Providence Speech and Hearing's mission to provide hearing services regardless of ability to pay, no one who walks through their doors ever gets turned away from the Orange County, California non-profit.
The push to end noise pollution for better health
The effort to reduce noise pollution begins with organizations like Noise Free America and residents of local communities who are committed to resolving the problem.
Healthy Hearing conversation | Madeline Bennett, founder of Otogear
Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable. Find out how young entrepreneur Madeline Bennett and her company Otogear are working to make hearing protection cool.
Nursing homes and hearing aids: What you need to know
Nursing home care can be a challenging transition if your loved one has hearing loss or wears hearing aids. Here are some tips for making sure they get the hearing care they need.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Rights for those with hearing loss
Here's what you need to know about rights for people with hearing loss as an employee, parent or consumer under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA.
Which hearing aids are best for me?
Do you know which hearing aids are the best? Before you decide, ask yourself these important questions and discuss them with your hearing care professional.
Noise pollution causes hearing loss and affects health
Millions of Americans are exposed to noise pollution every day that causes hearing loss and a host of other health conditions. Find out how to reduce noise pollution and preserve your well-being.
Hearing in the animal kingdom
From cats and birds to insects, reptiles and dolphins, the way each species hears varies according to their environment and need for survival.
