The Healthy Hearing Report
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How to enjoy a summer party with hearing loss
Social gatherings can sometimes be difficult for people with hearing loss, but barbecues are easier to navigate than most parties. Shari Eberts shares her tips for enjoying your summer get-togethers.
Drinking and hearing loss
You might know the health risks associated with heavy drinking, but it may surprise you to know it can also harm your hearing and balance. Learn more and know when to seek help.
Living with mild hearing loss
Even if you aren't ready for hearing aids, mild hearing loss can impose surprising difficulties in everyday life that shouldn't be underestimated. Here's how to cope and take the next steps.
Talking to grandchildren about hearing loss
Discriminately sharing information about your hearing loss and hearing aids with your grandchildren helps them understand your challenges and develop sensitivity for others. Use these kid-friendly talking points.
Understanding high-frequency hearing loss
If speech seems muffled and you have trouble hearing women's and kid's voices, birds sing or doorbells ring, you may have high-frequency hearing loss. Learn the causes and treatments for this common type of hearing loss.
Summer hearing health for kids
Along with reminders about how to safely enjoy summer fun, don’t forget to include a few that deal with keeping their hearing healthy, too.
Men's health: protecting hearing an important priority
June is Men's Health Month - time to celebrate men by being mindful of good health, including hearing health. Here's how to get started.
Healthy Hearing conversation | Mary Sue Harrison
A Texas audiologist parlayed a score on a high school interest test into an unconventional audiology practice that includes the latest hearing aid technology, hearing conservation, occasional encounters with famous musicians and patient-friendly customer service.
Healthy Hearing readers reveal unexpected hearing hazards
We asked our readers how noisy their lives are and the results prove hearing hazards can lurk where you least expect them. Find out how to preserve your hearing in unexpectedly noisy places.
How to be your own hearing loss advocate
Asserting yourself isn’t rude, it’s essential -- especially if you want to get the most out of interactions with friends and family.
Study finds hearing loss not on researchers' radars
A recent review of published medical studies proves hearing loss is not top-of-mind for physicians who treat patients likely to have it. Here's how to improve communication with your medical providers.
Study shows earplugs worn at concerts make a difference
Live concerts and music festivals create lasting memories, but one study confirms an effective way to make sure they don't also create lasting hearing loss.
Kids and swim ear plugs: What you need to know
Does your child need swim ear plugs? Here's what you need to know to keep his ears healthy and make a decision that's right for you.
Foods that boost hearing: Be mindful of your minerals
Studies show mineral-rich foods are helpful in preventing hearing loss but be sure to consult your physician before adding any supplements to your diet.
What to ask before you buy hearing aids
Before you make the purchase, ask these questions to make sure you’re buying the right type of hearing devices for your budget, lifestyle and degree of hearing loss.
Top 10 things you need before buying hearing aids
Have you finally decided it's time to take action to correct your hearing loss? Here are the top 10 things you need before you buy hearing aids.
Healthy Hearing conversation | Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy
With a career that has spanned clinical practice, education and research, Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, along with her staff at Associates in Hearing HealthCare serves patients with commitment to positive outcomes.
Hearing loss charities that make an impact
Want to make a difference for people who have hearing loss? Support organizations that put hearing loss and its challenges front and center, raising money and awareness for this important cause.
Summer camp programs for children with hearing loss
For deaf kids or those with hearing loss, summer camps can provide life-changing experiences, boost self-esteem and create lifelong friendships. Here's how to find the right camp for your child.
How to treat temporary hearing loss
Temporary hearing loss has many potential causes. Treating it depends on the underlying problem. Here are some options for dealing with it quickly.
Healthy Hearing Conversation | Dr. Lisa Alber
Dr. Lisa Alber brings love for her hometown, a passion for patient care and a can-do attitude to Greenfield, Massachusetts.
How modern technology is damaging our hearing
Today's technology makes the world a noisy place, but there are ways to lessen the impact it has on your body and psyche.
Experimental drug may be future treatment for sensorineural hearing loss
New research indicates there may be a way to regenerate support cells in the cochlea for a possible future hearing loss treatment, though much more study is needed.
Airplanes and ear pain: Why it happens and what you can do
Learn about what happens to your ears during air travel and what you can do to prevent pain, discomfort and temporary hearing loss.
