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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Auditory training for hearing loss: How it works
As easy as playing a game on your smartphone or tablet, auditory training helps you improve your hearing skills by honing "brain hearing" skills such as auditory processing speed and working memory.
Auditory training for hearing loss: How it works
As easy as playing a game on your smartphone or tablet, auditory training helps you improve your hearing skills by honing "brain hearing" skills such as auditory processing speed and working memory.
Tinnitus habituation: An essential skill for relief
Thanks to a mental process called habituation, you can get to a place where your tinnitus stops bothering you entirely, where your brain just stops paying attention to it and it fades from your awareness.
Tinnitus habituation: An essential skill for relief
Thanks to a mental process called habituation, you can get to a place where your tinnitus stops bothering you entirely, where your brain just stops paying attention to it and it fades from your awareness.
Hospital safety when you have hearing loss
Discover the factors that inhibit your ability to hear well at a hospital — plus steps you can take to improve communications during your hospital stay.
Hospital safety when you have hearing loss
Discover the factors that inhibit your ability to hear well at a hospital — plus steps you can take to improve communications during your hospital stay.
Lost your hearing aid? Here's what to do ASAP
If you've lost your hearing aid, first check your hearing aid app to see if it has a 'find my hearing aid' feature. If not, here's what to do next.
Lost your hearing aid? Here's what to do ASAP
If you've lost your hearing aid, first check your hearing aid app to see if it has a 'find my hearing aid' feature. If not, here's what to do next.
Why do my hearing aids sound tinny?
Tinny or sharp sounds are a common and usually normal experience when adjusting to new hearing aids. In some cases, it can also signal that your settings need fine-tuning.
Why do my hearing aids sound tinny?
Tinny or sharp sounds are a common and usually normal experience when adjusting to new hearing aids. In some cases, it can also signal that your settings need fine-tuning.
Pros and cons of using Apple AirPods Pro 3 as hearing aids
Tempted to try AirPods Pro 3 as hearing aids? Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages, according to hearing experts.
Pros and cons of using Apple AirPods Pro 3 as hearing aids
Tempted to try AirPods Pro 3 as hearing aids? Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages, according to hearing experts.
What to know about tinnitus and blood pressure drugs
Some medications for high blood pressure may trigger tinnitus (ear ringing). Find out why and what you should do about it.
What to know about tinnitus and blood pressure drugs
Some medications for high blood pressure may trigger tinnitus (ear ringing). Find out why and what you should do about it.
Smoke detectors for people with hearing loss
If you have hearing loss, you may need a smoke alarm system that flashes bright lights, vibrates the bed and/or emits extra-loud low-frequency sounds.
Smoke detectors for people with hearing loss
If you have hearing loss, you may need a smoke alarm system that flashes bright lights, vibrates the bed and/or emits extra-loud low-frequency sounds.
Tinnitus sound therapy
Using external noise to retrain the way the brain interprets tinnitus sound can go a long way in helping reduce the annoyance and frustration associated with the condition.
Tinnitus sound therapy
Using external noise to retrain the way the brain interprets tinnitus sound can go a long way in helping reduce the annoyance and frustration associated with the condition.
Smartphone apps for hearing loss - my top picks
Wondering which smartphone apps can help with hearing loss? There's no shortage, so hearing loss support specialist Steven O. Frazier shares some of this favorites to help you get started.
Smartphone apps for hearing loss - my top picks
Wondering which smartphone apps can help with hearing loss? There's no shortage, so hearing loss support specialist Steven O. Frazier shares some of this favorites to help you get started.
Auracast™ and hearing aids: What to know
A new Bluetooth® capability known as Auracast™ stands to improve accessibility for people with hearing loss, though its still in early stages of adoption.
Auracast™ and hearing aids: What to know
A new Bluetooth® capability known as Auracast™ stands to improve accessibility for people with hearing loss, though its still in early stages of adoption.
How to use headphones with hearing aids
If you have hearing aids, you can wear headphones or even earbuds in some circumstances. But it all depends on what type of hearing aid you have. Got Bluetooth hearing aids? Then you can ditch the headphones altogether.
How to use headphones with hearing aids
If you have hearing aids, you can wear headphones or even earbuds in some circumstances. But it all depends on what type of hearing aid you have. Got Bluetooth hearing aids? Then you can ditch the headphones altogether.
Finding the right earplugs for you
If you’re surrounded by loud noises, take a small step to safeguard your hearing by wearing earplugs.
Finding the right earplugs for you
If you’re surrounded by loud noises, take a small step to safeguard your hearing by wearing earplugs.
How to overcome phonophobia when you have tinnitus or hyperacusis
Whether you are dealing with tinnitus, hyperacusis, or any other form of sound sensitivity, resolving phonophobia can accelerate your healing and dramatically improve your quality of life.
How to overcome phonophobia when you have tinnitus or hyperacusis
Whether you are dealing with tinnitus, hyperacusis, or any other form of sound sensitivity, resolving phonophobia can accelerate your healing and dramatically improve your quality of life.
When hearing loss is caused by a brain tumor
Acoustic neuromas can cause hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems. This due to the location of where they grow in the brain.
When hearing loss is caused by a brain tumor
Acoustic neuromas can cause hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems. This due to the location of where they grow in the brain.
Ears ringing after working out? Here's what it means
If you're experiencing muffled hearing or tinnitus after working out, it could signal damage to your inner ears.
Ears ringing after working out? Here's what it means
If you're experiencing muffled hearing or tinnitus after working out, it could signal damage to your inner ears.
Tinnitus and negative memory bias
Here's how to break the chain of rumination that can occur when you have chronic tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Once you understand why it's happening, you can start to fight back.
Tinnitus and negative memory bias
Here's how to break the chain of rumination that can occur when you have chronic tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Once you understand why it's happening, you can start to fight back.
Tips for exercising with hearing aids
Working out and exercising with hearing loss is made a whole lot easier when you wear hearing aids, but there are some precautions to keep in mind.
Tips for exercising with hearing aids
Working out and exercising with hearing loss is made a whole lot easier when you wear hearing aids, but there are some precautions to keep in mind.
5 common causes of temporary hearing loss
A look at five common conditions that can cause temporary hearing loss.
5 common causes of temporary hearing loss
A look at five common conditions that can cause temporary hearing loss.
Impacted earwax: Causes and treatments
It's normal to have earwax, but it can sometimes become impacted. Find out how to properly get rid of earwax and how to keep your ears clean.
Impacted earwax: Causes and treatments
It's normal to have earwax, but it can sometimes become impacted. Find out how to properly get rid of earwax and how to keep your ears clean.
From 'eggcorns' to missed conversations: When to suspect hearing loss
We all mishear words sometimes—but if it’s happening often, it might be time for a hearing check. Learn how to tell the difference.
From 'eggcorns' to missed conversations: When to suspect hearing loss
We all mishear words sometimes—but if it’s happening often, it might be time for a hearing check. Learn how to tell the difference.
What is temporary threshold shift?
Ever get muffled or funny hearing after attending a loud event? That's a phenomenon known as temporary threshold shift, and it's a sign you have damaged your hearing.
What is temporary threshold shift?
Ever get muffled or funny hearing after attending a loud event? That's a phenomenon known as temporary threshold shift, and it's a sign you have damaged your hearing.
Can vitamin B12 deficiency cause hearing loss?
Growing evidence suggests that B12 deficiency may be associated with hearing loss and possibly tinnitus, especially in older adults.
Can vitamin B12 deficiency cause hearing loss?
Growing evidence suggests that B12 deficiency may be associated with hearing loss and possibly tinnitus, especially in older adults.
