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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What are hearing aid earmolds?
Some hearing aids come with custom-fit earmolds that sit snugly inside your ear. Learn why an earmold might be the best option for you and how to troubleshoot any problems.
What are hearing aid earmolds?
Some hearing aids come with custom-fit earmolds that sit snugly inside your ear. Learn why an earmold might be the best option for you and how to troubleshoot any problems.
New book helps people improve mindset about hearing loss
An overview of the new book "Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss" plus a Q&A with co-author, hearing loss advocate Shari Eberts.
New book helps people improve mindset about hearing loss
An overview of the new book "Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss" plus a Q&A with co-author, hearing loss advocate Shari Eberts.
How hearing loss and heart disease are linked
Learn about the connection between heart disease and hearing loss. There are steps you can take now to improve your heart health through cardiovascular fitness and minimize the risk of hearing damage.
How hearing loss and heart disease are linked
Learn about the connection between heart disease and hearing loss. There are steps you can take now to improve your heart health through cardiovascular fitness and minimize the risk of hearing damage.
What is pulsatile tinnitus?
In rare cases, a person can hear their pulse, which is known as pulsatile tinnitus. It requires prompt medical attention to make sure nothing serious is afoot.
What is pulsatile tinnitus?
In rare cases, a person can hear their pulse, which is known as pulsatile tinnitus. It requires prompt medical attention to make sure nothing serious is afoot.
COVID-19 and hearing loss
Does the coronavirus cause hearing loss? Learn about what experts have found so far on the relationship between COVID-19 and hearing problems.
COVID-19 and hearing loss
Does the coronavirus cause hearing loss? Learn about what experts have found so far on the relationship between COVID-19 and hearing problems.
Tinnitus and suicidal thoughts: What to do when life feels overwhelming
For people with severe or persistent tinnitus, suicidal thoughts can occur. Learn how to recognize the signs and tips for coping.
Tinnitus and suicidal thoughts: What to do when life feels overwhelming
For people with severe or persistent tinnitus, suicidal thoughts can occur. Learn how to recognize the signs and tips for coping.
What is a hearing aid dome? How do I take care of mine?
Some hearing aids come with domes that sit snugly inside your ear. They're best suited for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
What is a hearing aid dome? How do I take care of mine?
Some hearing aids come with domes that sit snugly inside your ear. They're best suited for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
Age-related hearing loss
Presbycusis can sneak up on you and affects your ability to hear. If left untreated, this form of age-related hearing loss can cause additional health problems such as anxiety, depression and social isolation.
Age-related hearing loss
Presbycusis can sneak up on you and affects your ability to hear. If left untreated, this form of age-related hearing loss can cause additional health problems such as anxiety, depression and social isolation.
Got something stuck in your ear (like a bug)? Here's what to do
It happens more than you think. Bugs, batteries, beads, hearing aid parts, cotton swabs are all commonly trapped items stuck in ears. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
Got something stuck in your ear (like a bug)? Here's what to do
It happens more than you think. Bugs, batteries, beads, hearing aid parts, cotton swabs are all commonly trapped items stuck in ears. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
I have single-sided deafness. Will a bone-anchored hearing device help me?
Many people with hearing loss in one ear find bone-anchored hearing systems to be very helpful, especially for sound localization.
I have single-sided deafness. Will a bone-anchored hearing device help me?
Many people with hearing loss in one ear find bone-anchored hearing systems to be very helpful, especially for sound localization.
Why you should bring a buddy to your hearing aid appointment
The insights they share at your appointment may help you and your hearing care professional better customize your treatment plan. They can also help you make choices about which hearing devices would work best for you.
Why you should bring a buddy to your hearing aid appointment
The insights they share at your appointment may help you and your hearing care professional better customize your treatment plan. They can also help you make choices about which hearing devices would work best for you.
Pros and cons of hearing aids with rechargeable batteries
Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of rechargeable hearings aids can go a long way to helping you and your hearing care practitioner pick the best battery style for you.
Pros and cons of hearing aids with rechargeable batteries
Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of rechargeable hearings aids can go a long way to helping you and your hearing care practitioner pick the best battery style for you.
Thyroid disease and hearing loss
People with autoimmune hypothyroid disease are more likely to develop hearing loss and ringing in the ears. The good news? Treatment for both is highly effective.
Thyroid disease and hearing loss
People with autoimmune hypothyroid disease are more likely to develop hearing loss and ringing in the ears. The good news? Treatment for both is highly effective.
The dangerous links between smoking and hearing loss
Smoking is a well-established risk factor for hearing loss. Studies have shown that time and again exposure to cigarette smoke--whether directly, secondhand, or even in utero--can have a big impact on a person's hearing health.
The dangerous links between smoking and hearing loss
Smoking is a well-established risk factor for hearing loss. Studies have shown that time and again exposure to cigarette smoke--whether directly, secondhand, or even in utero--can have a big impact on a person's hearing health.
Autoimmune diseases and your hearing
If you have an autoimmune disease like RA or lupus, experts recommend keeping close tabs on your hearing, as it can be vulnerable to disease flare ups that lead to hearing loss.
Autoimmune diseases and your hearing
If you have an autoimmune disease like RA or lupus, experts recommend keeping close tabs on your hearing, as it can be vulnerable to disease flare ups that lead to hearing loss.
Shooter's ear: Hearing loss caused by gunfire
Even with hearing protection, gunfire is so loud that people who are exposed to it regularly—such as active-duty and retired military service members—will likely develop hearing loss later in life.
Shooter's ear: Hearing loss caused by gunfire
Even with hearing protection, gunfire is so loud that people who are exposed to it regularly—such as active-duty and retired military service members—will likely develop hearing loss later in life.
When tinnitus gets in the way of making plans, it's time for a reset
Living in fear of tinnitus can impact your ability to make decisions and plans. But with the right strategy, you can accurately predict how your choices will affect you and you can start to make plans and decisions without fear.
When tinnitus gets in the way of making plans, it's time for a reset
Living in fear of tinnitus can impact your ability to make decisions and plans. But with the right strategy, you can accurately predict how your choices will affect you and you can start to make plans and decisions without fear.
Top universities for Deaf students
These universities provide learning environments which cater specifically to students in the Deaf community.
Top universities for Deaf students
These universities provide learning environments which cater specifically to students in the Deaf community.
Stigma and hearing loss
Negative stigma associated with hearing aids is one of the biggest reasons people put off getting help for their hearing loss. Find out what causes the stigma and how you can overcome it.
Stigma and hearing loss
Negative stigma associated with hearing aids is one of the biggest reasons people put off getting help for their hearing loss. Find out what causes the stigma and how you can overcome it.
Hearing aids for profound hearing loss
If you have severe or profound hearing loss, your hearing care professional will likely recommend power or super power hearing aids. Today's power models are small and discreet.
Hearing aids for profound hearing loss
If you have severe or profound hearing loss, your hearing care professional will likely recommend power or super power hearing aids. Today's power models are small and discreet.
Proposed law aims to boost veterans' access to hearing care
If passed, the Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022 wouldn't require veterans to have documented active-duty hearing problems on file before they sign up for VA hearing care.
Proposed law aims to boost veterans' access to hearing care
If passed, the Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022 wouldn't require veterans to have documented active-duty hearing problems on file before they sign up for VA hearing care.
These people prove you are never too old for hearing aids
Hearing aids are a vital way to stay connected to the world no matter how old you are. Here's real-world examples from people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond.
These people prove you are never too old for hearing aids
Hearing aids are a vital way to stay connected to the world no matter how old you are. Here's real-world examples from people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond.
Tinnitus habituation: How to tune out the ringing in your ears
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: How to tune out the ringing in your ears
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.
Hearing loss can increase loneliness—here's what to do about it
Hearing loss can lead to social isolation and loneliness. Treating the hearing loss is an important first step in helping a person who is feeling isolated, along with social support and auditory training.
Hearing loss can increase loneliness—here's what to do about it
Hearing loss can lead to social isolation and loneliness. Treating the hearing loss is an important first step in helping a person who is feeling isolated, along with social support and auditory training.
