Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: Is There a Connection?
Both tinnitus and hearing loss are common conditions. But did you know that there is a strong connection between the two? In fact, 80% of people with severe-profound hearing loss…
Both tinnitus and hearing loss are common conditions. But did you know that there is a strong connection between the two? In fact, 80% of people with severe-profound hearing loss…
This week, we interviewed Tony Iveson, one of Hear4U’s expert audiologists who has been a valued member of our team for the past 2 years. With 25 years of experience,…
During 2022, the World Health Organization began examining rare reports of hearing issues occurring after COVID-19 vaccinations. They posted a newsletter on their website, stating they had received reports of…
Like any technology, hearing aids can develop faults and won’t always function perfectly all the time. Whether it be in the form of unpleasant whistling, batteries running low too quickly,…
According to a report from food.gov.uk, around half of UK adults are currently taking food supplements on a regular basis, while a third have taken them in the past. All…
What Is Auditory Deprivation? Auditory deprivation occurs when your brain no longer receives or interprets sound due to hearing loss. This leads to brain atrophy and potential issues with processing…
What Is Ototoxicity? Certain medicines damage the ear and may cause hearing loss or balance issues. These ototoxic drugs, also known as ototoxins, include treatments for cancer, heart disease, infections…
Warning: Graphic imagery ahead. Striking ear modification trends that go way beyond a simple piercing have been around for years. Ear stretching, for example, involves gradually expanding an earlobe piercing-a…
So, you have made the important decision of addressing your hearing loss. You are ready to seek medical help, and find the right treatment to improve your quality of life.…
You might have heard that hearing aids usually have a lifespan of anywhere between 5 and 7 years. Since these guidelines are not exactly specific, it might be hard to…