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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How audiobooks can sharpen your hearing
Love books? If you've got hearing loss, listening to audiobooks is a form of auditory therapy that can help sharpen your sense of hearing.
How audiobooks can sharpen your hearing
Love books? If you've got hearing loss, listening to audiobooks is a form of auditory therapy that can help sharpen your sense of hearing.
Hearing loss statistics at a glance
The latest hearing loss and hearing aid facts and statistics among hearing impaired Americans, including kids, older adults, veterans and more.
Hearing loss statistics at a glance
The latest hearing loss and hearing aid facts and statistics among hearing impaired Americans, including kids, older adults, veterans and more.
Tinnitus spikes: solving a difficult problem
Tinnitus spikes can be one of the most frustrating experiences of your life. Learn why they happen and how to get a handle on them from a tinnitus coach.
Tinnitus spikes: solving a difficult problem
Tinnitus spikes can be one of the most frustrating experiences of your life. Learn why they happen and how to get a handle on them from a tinnitus coach.
How to talk to your parents about hearing aids
If you need to tell your parents it's time to get hearing aids, there are right and wrong ways to approach this difficult conversation. Here are some tips for success.
How to talk to your parents about hearing aids
If you need to tell your parents it's time to get hearing aids, there are right and wrong ways to approach this difficult conversation. Here are some tips for success.
Infections linked to hearing loss
From adenovirus to Zika virus, many infections can trigger hearing loss and ear ringing.
Infections linked to hearing loss
From adenovirus to Zika virus, many infections can trigger hearing loss and ear ringing.
What is labyrinthitis?
Imagine waking up one morning and the room won’t stop spinning—like you’re stuck on a merry-go-round you never agreed to ride. That sudden disorienting sensation could be more than just a dizzy spell; it might be labyrinthitis.
What is labyrinthitis?
Imagine waking up one morning and the room won’t stop spinning—like you’re stuck on a merry-go-round you never agreed to ride. That sudden disorienting sensation could be more than just a dizzy spell; it might be labyrinthitis.
Degrees of hearing loss
Wondering how "bad" your hearing is? Find out about the degrees of hearing loss, from slight to profound.
Degrees of hearing loss
Wondering how "bad" your hearing is? Find out about the degrees of hearing loss, from slight to profound.
Ear drainage: What it means, what to do about it
It’s normal for ear wax to drain from your ears on occasion, but if you’re experiencing excessive drainage of fluid with pain or fever, it’s time to seek medical treatment. You may have an infection.
Ear drainage: What it means, what to do about it
It’s normal for ear wax to drain from your ears on occasion, but if you’re experiencing excessive drainage of fluid with pain or fever, it’s time to seek medical treatment. You may have an infection.
Tinnitus and hyperacusis: Rewiring your mind for positive thinking
Struggling with tinnitus or hyperacusis? These mindset tools can help you rewire your mind to generate more positivity, strength, and hope.
Tinnitus and hyperacusis: Rewiring your mind for positive thinking
Struggling with tinnitus or hyperacusis? These mindset tools can help you rewire your mind to generate more positivity, strength, and hope.
What is sudden hearing loss and why does it happen?
If you experience sudden hearing loss, get help fast to improve your chances of regaining your hearing.
What is sudden hearing loss and why does it happen?
If you experience sudden hearing loss, get help fast to improve your chances of regaining your hearing.
How we hear: A step-by-step explanation
Ever wondered how we hear? Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the process and where things can go wrong, leading to hearing loss.
How we hear: A step-by-step explanation
Ever wondered how we hear? Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the process and where things can go wrong, leading to hearing loss.
How often should I get my hearing tested?
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?
How often should you get your hearing checked? The answer depends on your current hearing abilities, age, job and other risk factors.
How spring allergies and weather changes affect your hearing
Springtime brings barometric pressure changes, seasonal allergies and wet weather—all of which can impact people who wear hearing aids.
How spring allergies and weather changes affect your hearing
Springtime brings barometric pressure changes, seasonal allergies and wet weather—all of which can impact people who wear hearing aids.
Airplanes and ear pain
Learn about what happens to your ears during air travel and what you can do to prevent pain, discomfort and temporary hearing loss.
Airplanes and ear pain
Learn about what happens to your ears during air travel and what you can do to prevent pain, discomfort and temporary hearing loss.
Hearing aids and tax time
Hearing aids and other costs related to treating hearing loss can be included as medical deductions on your taxes.
Hearing aids and tax time
Hearing aids and other costs related to treating hearing loss can be included as medical deductions on your taxes.
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.
Tinnitus in one ear
Experiencing tinnitus in one ear? Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for unilateral tinnitus, including hearing aids and sound therapy.
Tinnitus in one ear
Experiencing tinnitus in one ear? Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for unilateral tinnitus, including hearing aids and sound therapy.
Why do my ears itch?
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Why do your ears itch? Explore common causes like dermatitis, allergies, earwax buildup, and hearing aid irritation.
Why do my ears itch?
Why do your ears itch? Explore common causes like dermatitis, allergies, earwax buildup, and hearing aid irritation.
Why do my ears feel clogged?
Do your ears feel clogged? Learn about common causes like earwax, sinus pressure, infections and more. Find expert advice and when to seek help.
Why do my ears feel clogged?
Do your ears feel clogged? Learn about common causes like earwax, sinus pressure, infections and more. Find expert advice and when to seek help.
Can menopause cause hearing loss and tinnitus?
If you're nearing your "menopausal" years, you may be wondering if natural hormonal changes -- or hormonal therapy -- will have any affect on your hearing. It's an emerging area of research with some surprising results, it turns out.
Can menopause cause hearing loss and tinnitus?
If you're nearing your "menopausal" years, you may be wondering if natural hormonal changes -- or hormonal therapy -- will have any affect on your hearing. It's an emerging area of research with some surprising results, it turns out.
Hyperacusis: Noise sensitivity that's painful
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: Noise sensitivity that's painful
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.
Sound hypersensitivity disorders
Hyperacusis, misophonia, phonophobia and other conditions can make hearing painful or anxiety inducing.
Sound hypersensitivity disorders
Hyperacusis, misophonia, phonophobia and other conditions can make hearing painful or anxiety inducing.
Newborn hearing screening
Nearly all babies born in the U.S. are given newborn hearing screening while still in the hospital. Learn more about how babies are tested and what you should do if your child fails her screening.
Newborn hearing screening
Nearly all babies born in the U.S. are given newborn hearing screening while still in the hospital. Learn more about how babies are tested and what you should do if your child fails her screening.
Fluctuating hearing loss
Many different health conditions can cause intermittent or fluctuating hearing loss, making it tricky to diagnose.
Fluctuating hearing loss
Many different health conditions can cause intermittent or fluctuating hearing loss, making it tricky to diagnose.
