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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Hyperacusis: Yes, hearing can hurt
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: Yes, hearing can hurt
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.
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.
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.
I got hearing aids in my 30s. Here's what I learned.
How hearing aids helped me transform from a bookish girl to a social adult, fully participating in gatherings and work events.
I got hearing aids in my 30s. Here's what I learned.
How hearing aids helped me transform from a bookish girl to a social adult, fully participating in gatherings and work events.
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.
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.
My hearing loss is worse in one ear. Should I be concerned?
While a little bit of variation in hearing abilities between the ears is normal, "asymmetric" hearing loss could indicate an underlying medical condition. Learn more about uneven hearing loss between the ears.
My hearing loss is worse in one ear. Should I be concerned?
While a little bit of variation in hearing abilities between the ears is normal, "asymmetric" hearing loss could indicate an underlying medical condition. Learn more about uneven hearing loss between the ears.
Hearing aids and background noise
Modern hearing aids have lots to help reduce the burden of noisy background environments. But you can also improve your ability to hear speech in noise by using assistive listening devices and methods like auditory training.
Hearing aids and background noise
Modern hearing aids have lots to help reduce the burden of noisy background environments. But you can also improve your ability to hear speech in noise by using assistive listening devices and methods like auditory training.
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.
Causes and treatments for ear pain and earaches
Got ear pain? From teeth grinding to infections to going on a flight, there are several reasons why your ears may hurt.
Causes and treatments for ear pain and earaches
Got ear pain? From teeth grinding to infections to going on a flight, there are several reasons why your ears may hurt.
5 quality of life hacks for tinnitus sufferers
Living with tinnitus is a challenge, but there are lots of helpful life hacks you can do right now to improve quality of life with tinnitus.
5 quality of life hacks for tinnitus sufferers
Living with tinnitus is a challenge, but there are lots of helpful life hacks you can do right now to improve quality of life with tinnitus.
Diabetes and hearing loss - how they're connected
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.
Diabetes and hearing loss - how they're connected
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.
Impacted earwax: How to clean your ears
Impacted earwax sometimes needs the help of a professional. Methods used include suction, irrigation and manual extraction. Tools like the Earigator can make it seem downright spa-like.
Impacted earwax: How to clean your ears
Impacted earwax sometimes needs the help of a professional. Methods used include suction, irrigation and manual extraction. Tools like the Earigator can make it seem downright spa-like.
Have sleep apnea? You might have hearing loss, too
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to have hearing loss, ringing in the ears and dizziness. Experts recommend regular hearing screenings to prevent the impact of untreated hearing loss, as well as proper treatment for sleep apnea.
Have sleep apnea? You might have hearing loss, too
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to have hearing loss, ringing in the ears and dizziness. Experts recommend regular hearing screenings to prevent the impact of untreated hearing loss, as well as proper treatment for sleep apnea.
Tinnitus, powerlessness and PTSD: Framing tinnitus as an acute stress disorder
Tinnitus coach Glenn Schweitzer makes the case that tinnitus is less like a hearing disorder and more like a complex stress disorder that requires multiple tools and treatment options.
Tinnitus, powerlessness and PTSD: Framing tinnitus as an acute stress disorder
Tinnitus coach Glenn Schweitzer makes the case that tinnitus is less like a hearing disorder and more like a complex stress disorder that requires multiple tools and treatment options.
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.
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.
Hearing aid battery safety
Small button batteries successfully power your hearing aids; however, they can cause serious injury to people and pets if not handled properly.
Hearing aid battery safety
Small button batteries successfully power your hearing aids; however, they can cause serious injury to people and pets if not handled properly.
Top-rated caption apps
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.
Top-rated caption apps
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.
Why do my ears itch and what can I do about it?
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Itchy ears can be annoying but they shouldn’t prevent you from wearing your hearing devices as prescribed.
Why do my ears itch and what can I do about it?
Itchy ears can be annoying but they shouldn’t prevent you from wearing your hearing devices as prescribed.
How often should I get my hearing tested?
We've all heard of annual physicals and twice-a-year dental appointments, but how often should you get your hearing checked? The answer depends on your current hearing abilities, age, job and other risk factors.
How often should I get my hearing tested?
We've all heard of annual physicals and twice-a-year dental appointments, but how often should you get your hearing checked? The answer depends on your current hearing abilities, age, job and other risk factors.
How to troubleshoot common hearing aid problems
Before you take your hearing aid in for repair, check to see if you can fix the problem yourself. Common problems include no sound, distorted sound or feedback.
How to troubleshoot common hearing aid problems
Before you take your hearing aid in for repair, check to see if you can fix the problem yourself. Common problems include no sound, distorted sound or feedback.
Highly rated apps for learning American Sign Language (ASL)
We've rounded up some of the most popular and highest-rated apps for iPhone and Android smartphone users who want to learn American Sign Language, or ASL.
Highly rated apps for learning American Sign Language (ASL)
We've rounded up some of the most popular and highest-rated apps for iPhone and Android smartphone users who want to learn American Sign Language, or ASL.
I was a tinnitus coach during the pandemic. Here’s what I learned.
Healthy Hearing's tinnitus columnist Glenn Schweitzer saw firsthand how important it was for tinnitus sufferers to manage stress and combine coping tools during the pandemic.
I was a tinnitus coach during the pandemic. Here’s what I learned.
Healthy Hearing's tinnitus columnist Glenn Schweitzer saw firsthand how important it was for tinnitus sufferers to manage stress and combine coping tools during the pandemic.
How are cochlear implants different from hearing aids?
If hearing aids haven’t improved your ability to hear effectively, ask your hearing health professional if you’re a candidate for a cochlear implant.
How are cochlear implants different from hearing aids?
If hearing aids haven’t improved your ability to hear effectively, ask your hearing health professional if you’re a candidate for a cochlear implant.
Hearing and vision loss equals 'substantial' risk for dementia, studies indicate
Along with a known connection between hearing loss and dementia, recent studies show that when people have both vision and hearing impairment—what’s known as dual sensory impairment (DSI)—their risk for dementia increases significantly.
Hearing and vision loss equals 'substantial' risk for dementia, studies indicate
Along with a known connection between hearing loss and dementia, recent studies show that when people have both vision and hearing impairment—what’s known as dual sensory impairment (DSI)—their risk for dementia increases significantly.
Otolaryngologists: Doctors who treat ear, nose and throat disorders
If you or a loved one experiences hearing loss, you may be referred to an ENT or neurotologist for specialty care. These doctors treat disorders or the ear, nose and throat and perform skull base surgery, including cochlear implants.
Otolaryngologists: Doctors who treat ear, nose and throat disorders
If you or a loved one experiences hearing loss, you may be referred to an ENT or neurotologist for specialty care. These doctors treat disorders or the ear, nose and throat and perform skull base surgery, including cochlear implants.
