Hearing Health Blog
Articles on hearing loss, hearing aids, tinnitus and hearing health from the team at Northeast Hearing Solutions.
Oticon Zeal: The Nearly Invisible Hearing Aid Worth the Hype
Oticon Zeal packs rechargeable power, streaming and BrainHearing sound into an in-ear device most people never notice. Our specialists' take.
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Hearing and Brain Health: What the Latest Research Says
The hearing-and-dementia research keeps strengthening, and the newest findings say treating hearing loss is one of the best brain-health moves availab
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Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast: What They Mean for Hearing Aids
A plain-language guide to Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio, and why they're quietly great news for hearing aid wearers.
Read Article →Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: An Honest Guide
OTC hearing aids are everywhere now, pharmacies, earbuds, even phone apps. An honest look at where they fit, where they fall short, and how to decide.
Read Article →Understanding Speech Audiometry and Your Hearing Health
Beyond the beeps: how speech audiometry measures what really matters, your ability to understand words, and what your scores mean.
Read Article →What You Should Know About Ear Candling
Ear candling promises to draw out wax naturally. The evidence says otherwise, here's what's true, what's risky, and what works instead.
Read Article →The Truth About Cheap Hearing Aids
Bargain hearing aids and amplifiers: what you actually get, where they fall short, and how to get real value at every budget.
Read Article →Why You Should Trust a Certified Hearing Specialist
What board certification in hearing instrument sciences means, and why credentials matter when choosing who treats your hearing.
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Can You Get Hearing Loss From Chemotherapy?
Some cancer treatments can affect hearing. Which therapies carry risk, warning signs to watch for, and why monitoring matters.
Read Article →When do I Need a Hearing Aid?
How do you know it's time for a hearing aid? The everyday signs, the role of testing, and how the decision actually gets made.
Read Article →How to Drive Safely When You Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss doesn't end your driving, but it changes the job. Practical habits that keep drivers with hearing loss safe on the road.
Read Article →Water Sports and Ear Health: Tips for Protection
Swimming, boating, surfing, water and ears need ground rules. Preventing swimmer's ear and surfer's ear, and protecting hearing on the water.
Read Article →Hearing Aids Can Malfunction in These Three Ways
No sound, weak sound, or whistling feedback, the three classic hearing aid malfunctions, what causes them, and the fixes to try first.
Read Article →When You Need Hearing Aids is it Better to Visit a Hearing Specialist?
Online, over-the-counter, or a hearing specialist? What professional hearing care adds that a box off the shelf can't.
Read Article →Understanding Hearing Loss During Pregnancy
Hearing changes during pregnancy are more common than people realize. Causes, warning signs, and when hearing changes need prompt attention.
Read Article →Will I Get My Hearing Back After an Ear Infection?
Hearing loss during an ear infection is common, and usually temporary. When hearing returns, when it doesn't, and when to get tested.
Read Article →The Negative Effects of Ignoring Hearing Loss
Waiting on hearing loss has real costs, social, cognitive and financial. What the wait-and-see approach actually risks.
Read Article →Hearing Aid Maintenance: Tips for Long-lasting Performance
A simple daily, weekly and seasonal maintenance routine that keeps hearing aids sounding their best for years.
Read Article →When Is It Time to Update Your Hearing Aids?
Five clear signs your hearing aids are due for an upgrade, and when a repair or reprogramming is the smarter move.
Read Article →This Summer You Can do Some Things to Protect Your Hearing
Mowers, fireworks, concerts, pools, summer is loud. A practical guide to protecting your ears through the noisiest season.
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Diplacusis: When Your Hearing is in Stereo
Diplacusis, 'double hearing', makes one sound arrive as two different pitches. What causes it, why musicians notice it first, and how it's treated.
Read Article →How to Get The Most From Your Hearing Aids
Wear time, care habits, follow-up visits and smart features, how to turn good hearing aids into great everyday hearing.
Read Article →Summertime is A Great Time to Consider Hearing Aids
Cookouts, reunions, porch evenings, summer is full of sounds worth hearing. Why the season is an ideal time to address hearing loss.
Read Article →Keep Your Hearing Sharp With These Three Simple Tips
Three everyday habits, volume discipline, ear protection and regular checkups, that keep your hearing sharp for decades.
Read Article →New Beginnings Sound Sweet
Treating your hearing is a fresh start. What that first week of restored hearing is really like, and why so many patients call it life-changing.
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6 Tricks to Make Hearing Aid Batteries Last
Simple habits that noticeably extend hearing aid battery life, from the five-minute rule to smart storage, plus when rechargeables make sense.
Read Article →What is The Connection Between Concussions And Tinnitus?
Ringing ears after a head injury is common and worth taking seriously. How concussions cause tinnitus, and when to seek evaluation.
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8 Discrete Indications Your Hearing is Faltering
Hearing loss rarely announces itself. Eight subtle everyday signs that your hearing may be slipping, and what to do if they sound familiar.
Read Article →How Long Should my Hearing Aids Last?
Hearing aids typically last 3–7 years. What determines their lifespan, how to extend it, and the signs it's time to repair or replace.
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Can I Use my Hearing Aid While I'm Wearing my Glasses?
Yes, glasses and hearing aids can work together comfortably. Tips for wearing both, plus which hearing aid styles pair best with eyewear.
Read Article →Hearing Loss Can Bring About Complications During Hospitalization
In the hospital, hearing matters more than ever. How untreated hearing loss complicates care, and how patients and families can prepare.
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Have a Safe And Fun Vacation Even if You're Dealing With Hearing Loss
Travel tips for people with hearing loss and hearing aids: packing, airports, hotels and enjoying every moment of your trip.
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At Night, the Ringing in my Ears Seems Louder
Tinnitus often feels loudest at bedtime. Why silence amplifies the ringing, and practical ways to quiet your nights and sleep better.
Read Article →Reducing Hearing Loss, Three Basic Steps
Most noise-related hearing loss is preventable. Three simple habits that protect your hearing for the long run.
Read Article →You Could be Missing a Lot if You're Having Difficulty Hearing at Work
Untreated hearing loss affects meetings, phone calls, safety and even earnings. What hearing difficulty costs at work, and how to fix it.
Read Article →Your Risk of Developing Dementia Could be Decreased by Having Routine Hearing Exams
Hearing loss is one of the largest modifiable risk factors for dementia. How routine hearing exams and treatment help protect your brain.
Read Article →How to Understand Your Hearing Test or Audiogram
Your audiogram, decoded: what the axes, symbols and degrees of hearing loss actually mean, in plain English.
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Enhance Mental Function Using These 5 Enjoyable Activities
Keeping your brain sharp can be fun. Five enjoyable, evidence-friendly activities that support mental function, and the hearing connection.
Read Article →Hearing Aids: What Users Really Think and Why You Should Pay Attention
Most hearing aid wearers say they wish they'd done it sooner. What real users report about satisfaction, adjustment and quality of life.
Read Article →Sudden Hearing Loss: Act Fast to Save Your Hearing
Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. Why the first 72 hours matter, what causes it, and exactly what to do if it happens to you.
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Can Your Ears be Harmed by Earbuds?
Earbuds can absolutely damage your hearing, but they don't have to. Safe listening rules, warning signs, and better options for music lovers.
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AI and Hearing Aids, the Synergy
Artificial intelligence has quietly transformed hearing aids. How AI-powered devices adapt to your environment and make listening easier.
Read Article →Stay Tuned in to the Sounds of Life by Getting Routine Hearing Exams
You get your eyes and teeth checked regularly, your ears deserve the same. Why routine hearing exams matter and how often to schedule one.
Read Article →Perhaps You're Grumpy Because of Hearing Loss
Irritability and hearing loss go hand in hand more often than you'd think. Why untreated hearing loss wears down your mood, and how treatment helps.
Read Article →4 Ways Hearing Loss Could Impact Your Overall Health
Hearing loss doesn't stay in your ears. Four ways untreated hearing loss affects your brain, balance, mood and heart, and what to do about it.
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Hearing Aids Can Minimize the Danger of Falling
Untreated hearing loss raises your risk of falling. Learn how wearing hearing aids helps you stay balanced, alert and safely on your feet.
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The Nature of Selective Hearing
Is it really selective hearing, or the early signs of hearing loss? How to tell the difference, and when a hearing test is the right next step.
Read Article →Tinnitus: The Invisible Condition with a Big Impact
Millions live with ringing, buzzing or hissing no one else can hear. What causes tinnitus, how it's diagnosed, and the treatments that bring relief.
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