The Ultimate Guide to Hearing Health
By Chrissy Hughes on 14th March 2019
The lovely team over at Best Hearing Health got in touch with me recently to share their guide to hearing health. They’ve put together an informative infographic which shows the dB levels of some commonly known sounds. Let us know what you think in the comments below, over on Facebook or on Twitter. The Ultimate…
The 5 Most Common Reactions To Hearing Loss
By Laura Lowles on 7th February 2018
Let’s face it, we’ve all come across a wide range of reactions to hearing loss, from mild embarrassment to the extreme joker desperate to make light of the situation. Most people do not know how to react, how to communicate effectively with a hearing impaired individual, or perhaps do not have the patience to do so hence…
Everyday Situations Hearing Aid And Cochlear Implant Wearers Hate
By Laura Lowles on 13th October 2017
Whilst no one can deny that hearing aids and cochlear implants are incredible scientific advances in the fight against hearing loss, there are many occasions where they can be bothersome and downright irritating. To those people who are lucky enough not to suffer from any form of hearing loss, the situations outlined here may come…
World Tinnitus Day: Laura Friedman, Hearing Health Foundation – What’s That Noise?
By Guest Post on 12th April 2017
In honour of World Tinnitus Day, being held on April 18th, Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) wants to draw attention to the effects and challenges associated with tinnitus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates around 15% of Americans—about 50 million people—have experienced tinnitus. Roughly 20 million people struggle with chronic tinnitus, while 2 million have…
World Tinnitus Day: Mai-Britt Beldam, Ecophon Saint-Gobain – Tinnitus in Teachers
By Guest Post on 12th April 2017
About 10 years ago, a research study conducted by the National Institute of Occupational Health in Denmark showed that male teachers were more likely to develop tinnitus than both male constructions workers and carpenters – despite the fact that the sound environment is defined as NOT as noisy1,2,3. At the same time, statistics showed that…
World Tinnitus Day: Rachel Thompson, Clinic Compare – How Modern Technology is Damaging our Hearing
By Guest Post on 12th April 2017
Modern technology and our increasingly unhealthy relationship with digital devices are causing premature hearing loss. Sounds are stimulating and add to the richness of life, so we bombard our ears throughout the day; from headphones to trains, car horns and loud TV. Unfortunately, the noises we experience daily are becoming louder and increasingly inescapable, and…
World Tinnitus Day: Shari Eberts, Living With Hearing Loss – Can Meditation Help With Tinnitus?
By Guest Post on 12th April 2017
I have been reluctant to write this post. I don’t want to jinx myself. But the impact has been meaningful enough, that I wanted to share it. I have had tinnitus for a long time, and in recent years it has grown louder and more persistent. But since I started meditating regularly in August, my tinnitus has…
World Tinnitus Day: Jack Roache, Restored Hearing – Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Affecting Youth
By Guest Post on 12th April 2017
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) over one billion young adults and teens are at risk of losing their hearing. The main cause of this is from not using hearing protection while in loud environments. Chris Martin of Coldplay has been suffering from Tinnitus for over 10 years and is warning the younger generations…
World Tinnitus Day: Adam Stacey, Understanding Tinnitus – My Personal Tinnitus Journey
By Guest Post on 12th April 2017
First, let me start by saying thank you to Restored Hearing for raising awareness about tinnitus with their important World Tinnitus Day initiative. In this article, I’m going to be discussing the importance of World Tinnitus Day to not only raise awareness for people suffering from the condition but to also help educate people that…
World Tinnitus Day: Robert Scott, Your Hearing – Common Causes and Helpful Tips on Living With Tinnitus
By Guest Post on 12th April 2017
Today’s post from hearing aid experts Yourhearing.com shows how we often take our ability to hear for granted. It’s something that we hardly think about because it is such a normal part of our everyday lives. Tinnitus affects more people than you may think, which is why it is important to know more about it,…