Telecommute, remote work, work-from-home: Whatever you call it, setting up a home office presents unique challenges when you've got hearing loss. Especially if it's something you're having to do unexpectedly, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. You may not only be learning to adapt to new ways of working, you may find that ... [ more ]

Tinnitus is a difficult health condition in the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. We are staring down the barrel of one of the most difficult adversities many of us have ever faced. And while tinnitus patients are no stranger to anxiety, many sufferers are really struggling right now. When tinnitus is severe, your nervous system is essentially stuck in a constant state of over-activation and agitation ... [ more ]

Looking for another reason to break all those bad health habits you've been accumulating? These five bad habits in particular are linked to hearing loss ... [ more ]

Every day, millions of people around the world are tortured by noises that no one else can hear. Some people, like me, hear a high-pitched ringing sound. Others hear something else entirely, from whooshing to static, chirps, beeps, roaring, or one of many other noises. Despite a lack of awareness in the general public, tinnitus (the medical term for ringing in the ears) is a major health problem affecting close to 10-15% of the population by most estimates ... [ more ]

Since this time of year is traditionally spent with friends and loved ones, why miss a minute of the sounds you love most? When you take full advantage of your hearing aid capabilities, you can enjoy the festivities to their fullest. [ more ]

While many noises generated by daily living are absorbed by the soft interiors of our homes — think curtains, furniture and carpeting — our hearing health depends on our ability to keep inside noises at acceptable levels this time of year. [ more ]

Alzheimer's disease and untreated hearing loss can be intricately connected — one of the hallmarks of the disease is the decreased ability to communicate. One recent study has even linked hearing loss to an increase in dementia, naming it as a key risk factor. [ more ]

Does hearing loss cause cognitive impairment and dementia? And can you prevent or delay cognitive loss with hearing aids? These are tough questions to answer. [ more ]

Chrome fixtures, hardwood floors, industrial lighting, high ceilings, mood music -- some restaurant interiors are as artistic as the plates of food they serve their customers. Yet the trend away from softscape materials such as carpeting, drapery and fabric-tufted cushions has some unintended consequences. [ more ]

Having a medical condition that prevents you from doing your job, meeting financial obligations and caring for your family is a stressful situation to say the least. If your hearing loss is affecting your ability to work, you may be eligible for assistance through the Social Security trust fund. [ more ]

One day you're proudly depositing your first paycheck and seemingly the next you're ready to begin drawing Social Security. No worries. You're planning for retirement -- saving enough to pay for living expenses, medical expenses and a little fun, right? Is hearing health on your radar? Here are a few simple things you can do right now that will keep you hearing your best well into your retirement. [ more ]

There are times when you purposely plug your ears -- think fingers or earplugs -- and then there are, well, other times when your ears feel clogged for no good reason. Why is sound muffled when there doesn't appear to be anything inside your ear canal? Here are four of the most common reasons why your ears might feel clogged. [ more ]

Living with tinnitus is rarely easy, especially when it's accompanied by hearing loss. But it's not just the sound that drives you crazy. It's everything else, too. The conflicting reports, confusion and misinformation are enough to make you miserable, while the resulting stress, anxiety and frustration can cripple your quality of life. [ more ]

Only 20 percent of people who could benefit from hearing aids actually wear them. If you've taken the plunge and purchased hearing aids, congratulations! You're part of an elite group. Do you wear them every day? Or do they spend more time in your nightstand than they do in your ears? [ more ]

It might seem unlikely that you can use your feet to benefit someone else's ears, but in the case of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and its signature Walk4Hearing events, that's exactly what thousands of people across the country have been doing since 1979. [ more ]

If you've recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, you're in good company. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one in eight people in the United States over the age of 12 has hearing loss in both ears. Of the three types of hearing loss, more than 90 percent is sensorineural. [ more ]

As we consider our heart health during the month of February, it's also important to understand the role good circulation plays in our ability to hear. A healthy cardiovascular system, researchers have discovered, is healthy for the auditory system, too. [ more ]

While we're on the subject of breaking bad habits for the New Year, can we talk about procrastination? According to Dr. Piers Steel, a leading researcher of procrastination, putting things off is pervasive among Americans, and 95 percent of procrastinators wish to change their ways. [ more ]

If you've started dreading the company office meeting or the family get together because it's just too difficult to understand the conversation, your hearing might benefit from a little computer training. [ more ]

If you are ready to confront your untreated hearing loss once and for all, you may have lots of questions about the process. One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Healthy Hearing is whether or not two hearing aids are better than one. The short answer: a resounding "yes." [ more ]

Our auditory system is an amazing, complex mechanism that gathers and processes noise, then translates it into recognizable sound. At any given time, our ears are collecting a multitude of noises. [ more ]

Although there really aren't any stupid questions when it comes to medical matters, we realize there may be things you've always wondered about your hearing health but were afraid to ask. [ more ]

Can you name a medical device that changes the lives of millions of people, but isn't generally covered by insurance?  Surprisingly, the answer is hearing aids. [ more ]

Managing hearing loss may be one way to help lower your risk of dementia, according to a new report by the Lancet Commissions on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care. The report identified nine age-related risk factors for developing dementia. [ more ]

Here's some good news for all the shower crooners and car radio rock stars out there -- in addition to reducing stress and increasing mental alertness, your hobby may also improve the way you understand conversations which take place in noisy places. [ more ]

Aside from the technology, the most amazing things about your new hearing aids may be the batteries that power them. Do you know how to maximize their effectiveness? [ more ]

There's a noise in your ears that no one else can hear – a buzzing, ringing or whooshing sound that won't go away — and it is driving you crazy. Is it a disease you wonder? Or a symptom of something serious? And – will it ever go away? [ more ]

Technology takes care of so many things for us today, it's often difficult to realize that it occasionally needs a little assistance from us to work effectively.  Hearing aids can amplify sound, but they can't teach others how to effectively communicate with you. [ more ]

You might say researchers had a "gut instinct" when they decided to explore whether a specific drug cocktail could be used to treat hearing loss. The researchers at MIT, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear were already involved in a study of intestinal cell regeneration when they discovered a similarity between structural support cells in the cochlea and intestinal stem cells. [ more ]

Having your parents in your life is a blessing. However, this blessing can sometimes come with having uncomfortable conversations with your parents about unpopular topics such as when it's time to get help for hearing loss. [ more ]

Even though men are twice as likely to experience hearing loss as women, its ties to chronic diseases and medical conditions can be unique for women. [ more ]

If you're one of the millions of Americans whose sense of hearing has been damaged, your ability to listen can be profoundly affected, no matter how hard you try. [ more ]

If your spouse or partner has hearing loss, maybe you've realized that you could do more to help him or her cope and thrive with limited hearing. [ more ]

Some of us know what it feels like to lose a hearing aid, one of the most important - and expensive - devices for getting along in our daily lives. If you find yourself suddenly missing one of your hearing aids, keep a cool head and follow these tips. [ more ]

The next time an older person asks you to repeat something you just said, don't be too quick to assume their hearing is failing. [ more ]

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So, after years of family and friends complaining about your hearing loss, you have finally decided to get hearing aids. That's great! Congratulations on taking a big step towards improving your relationships, career and enjoyment of life. How do you know what to expect? [ more ]

No. Although both disorders are associated with vertigo, they are not usually related. However, it is possible to have both disorders at the same time. [ more ]

Your local farmer's market is overflowing with summer's bounty. But did you know that a trip to the farmers' market can benefit your hearing? [ more ]

Untreated hearing loss comes with a host of negative effects. From depression and deteriorating relationships with friends and family to reported lower quality of life, hearing loss casts a wide net. [ more ]