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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We also have in-depth general information on hearing loss, tinnitus, hearing aids, and hearing aid brands.
Diplacusis: Understanding 'double' hearing
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.
Diplacusis: Understanding 'double' hearing
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 in babies and infants
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of hearing loss in newborns, infants and babies.
Hearing loss in babies and infants
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of hearing loss in newborns, infants and babies.
Cognitive screening: Coming soon to a hearing aid clinic near you?
Hearing loss and dementia can overlap, and sometimes even mimic each other. Tools like the Cognivue cognitive screener help patients get a snapshot look at overall cognitive health, like reaction time and memory.
Cognitive screening: Coming soon to a hearing aid clinic near you?
Hearing loss and dementia can overlap, and sometimes even mimic each other. Tools like the Cognivue cognitive screener help patients get a snapshot look at overall cognitive health, like reaction time and memory.
Mumps and hearing loss
The viral infection known as mumps can lead to hearing loss. If your child experiences hearing loss after mumps, schedule an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional as soon as possible.
Mumps and hearing loss
The viral infection known as mumps can lead to hearing loss. If your child experiences hearing loss after mumps, schedule an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional as soon as possible.
How to spot an OTC hearing aid scam
To avoid getting scammed, ask these six key questions when you're shopping for hearing aids online.
How to spot an OTC hearing aid scam
To avoid getting scammed, ask these six key questions when you're shopping for hearing aids online.
Using meditation for tinnitus - my success story
As a longtime sufferer of tinnitus, meditation changed everything for me. And if you are suffering from tinnitus, I believe it could possibly change everything for you, too.
Using meditation for tinnitus - my success story
As a longtime sufferer of tinnitus, meditation changed everything for me. And if you are suffering from tinnitus, I believe it could possibly change everything for you, too.
Buyer beware: Hearing amplifiers are not hearing aids
The price of personal sound amplification devices (PSAP) may be tempting, but using them in place of hearing aids may be damaging to your hearing health.
Buyer beware: Hearing amplifiers are not hearing aids
The price of personal sound amplification devices (PSAP) may be tempting, but using them in place of hearing aids may be damaging to your hearing health.
8 tips for dealing with restaurant noise when you wear hearing aids
Do you wear hearing aids and struggle with the background noise in restaurants? Here's how to make the experience less frustrating.
8 tips for dealing with restaurant noise when you wear hearing aids
Do you wear hearing aids and struggle with the background noise in restaurants? Here's how to make the experience less frustrating.
How to use a telephone IP relay service
IP relay services are the next generation of TTY for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Here’s what you need to know about how to get started.
How to use a telephone IP relay service
IP relay services are the next generation of TTY for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Here’s what you need to know about how to get started.
How to protect your remaining hearing
If you have hearing loss, your remaining natural hearing, or residual hearing, refers to how well you can hear without the use of hearing aids. While you may feel like it doesn't matter now that you have hearing loss, it's actually in your best interest to try your hardest to protect your residual hearing throughout your lifetime.
How to protect your remaining hearing
If you have hearing loss, your remaining natural hearing, or residual hearing, refers to how well you can hear without the use of hearing aids. While you may feel like it doesn't matter now that you have hearing loss, it's actually in your best interest to try your hardest to protect your residual hearing throughout your lifetime.
7 tips for getting used to your new hearing aids
It can take awhile to get used to hearing aids, especially if you've never worn them before. These 7 tips will speed up your acclimation.
7 tips for getting used to your new hearing aids
It can take awhile to get used to hearing aids, especially if you've never worn them before. These 7 tips will speed up your acclimation.
I have hyperacusis. Here's what it's like.
Because almost all noises cause pain or injury, I have to take steps to protect my hearing at nearly every moment of the day.
I have hyperacusis. Here's what it's like.
Because almost all noises cause pain or injury, I have to take steps to protect my hearing at nearly every moment of the day.
7 reasons to see an audiologist or hearing specialist before getting hearing aids
It takes times to get used to hearing aids, and they need adjustments and cleaning from time to time. Working with a knowledgeable provider will give you the best possible experience.
7 reasons to see an audiologist or hearing specialist before getting hearing aids
It takes times to get used to hearing aids, and they need adjustments and cleaning from time to time. Working with a knowledgeable provider will give you the best possible experience.
How loud is too loud?
Understanding noise levels in your environment can help you prevent hearing loss. Sound is measured in decibels (dB), and if it sounds too loud, it is too loud. Learn how loud noises can put your hearing at risk over time.
How loud is too loud?
Understanding noise levels in your environment can help you prevent hearing loss. Sound is measured in decibels (dB), and if it sounds too loud, it is too loud. Learn how loud noises can put your hearing at risk over time.
What musicians need to know about hearing protection
Any musician—regardless of the type of music—is at high risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Find out your options for protecting your hearing without limiting sound quality.
What musicians need to know about hearing protection
Any musician—regardless of the type of music—is at high risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Find out your options for protecting your hearing without limiting sound quality.
All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available online and in drug stores. Learn the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids, and why you may want the help of a hearing care provider.
All about: Over-the-counter hearing aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now available online and in drug stores. Learn the pros and cons of OTC hearing aids, and why you may want the help of a hearing care provider.
Why do my ears feel clogged?
We explain some 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.
Why do my ears feel clogged?
We explain some 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.
Tips for finding the best hearing aids
Overwhelmed at which hearing aid to buy? Find out which key features hearing loss advocates recommend as a basic starting point.
Tips for finding the best hearing aids
Overwhelmed at which hearing aid to buy? Find out which key features hearing loss advocates recommend as a basic starting point.
This Atlanta-area 'tiny house' is actually a mobile hearing clinic
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A tiny house is making a big impact on hearing health in Atlanta, Georgia’s south metro area, thanks to the vision and innovation of Dr. Carla “Brandi” Smiley, a national board-certified audiologist on a mission to deliver hearing health to underserved populations.
This Atlanta-area 'tiny house' is actually a mobile hearing clinic
A tiny house is making a big impact on hearing health in Atlanta, Georgia’s south metro area, thanks to the vision and innovation of Dr. Carla “Brandi” Smiley, a national board-certified audiologist on a mission to deliver hearing health to underserved populations.
Who should not get an over-the-counter hearing aid?
With OTC hearing aids now an option in the US, it's important to understand they are not meant for everyone. Here's who should not get over-the-counter hearing aids.
Who should not get an over-the-counter hearing aid?
With OTC hearing aids now an option in the US, it's important to understand they are not meant for everyone. Here's who should not get over-the-counter hearing aids.
Facing the fear of hearing loss due to Meniere’s disease
Living with Meniere's disease means living with the constant threat of hearing loss. How do you overcome the fear and learn to accept what you can't always control?
Facing the fear of hearing loss due to Meniere’s disease
Living with Meniere's disease means living with the constant threat of hearing loss. How do you overcome the fear and learn to accept what you can't always control?
Prince's longtime keyboardist shares journey to hearing aids
After many years of playing in Prince's band, Grammy-award winning musician Matt Fink now wears hearing aids to help him hear better. "I find that other musicians I know who are in dire need of hearing aids are not getting them yet,” Fink says.
Prince's longtime keyboardist shares journey to hearing aids
After many years of playing in Prince's band, Grammy-award winning musician Matt Fink now wears hearing aids to help him hear better. "I find that other musicians I know who are in dire need of hearing aids are not getting them yet,” Fink says.
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.
