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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The link between hearing loss and high healthcare costs
Hearing loss doesn't only affect your communication. Recent research says it can increase hospitalization and out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
What is a decibel?
Decibels are a logarithmic way to express sound intensity or loudness. Learn about the decibel scale, the decibel levels of common sounds and how to prevent hearing loss.
Retirement planning? Don't forget about cost of hearing aids
Add these hearing health strategies to your retirement plans while you're still working so that you can hear your best in retirement.
Why do my ears feel clogged?
We explain four of the most common reasons why your ears feel clogged and why it’s important to have your hearing evaluated by a professional when they do.
Hearing loss and accidental injury
A new study explores the connection between hearing loss and the risk of accidental injury.
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
Contrary to what you may think, experienced hearing aid wearers may have even more difficulty with basic maintenance and handling skills than new wearers,
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.
Is hearing loss inherited? Family history and 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.
