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…

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Introducing Tony Iveson: Hear4U Newark’s Lead Audiologist

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,…

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Are COVID Vaccines Linked to Hearing Problems?

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…

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Troubleshooting Common Hearing Aid Faults

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,…

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Can Vitamins and Minerals Prevent Hearing Loss?

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…

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Auditory Deprivation and How It Can Affect You

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…

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Ototoxic Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know

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…

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What Is a ‘Conch Removal’, and Can It Lead to Hearing Impairment?

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…

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Bone Conduction vs. Air Conduction: Which Is Right for You?

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.…

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Phonak Hearing Aids: Time for an Upgrade?

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…

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