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. Tony is a registered audiologist…
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 in which they stated they had…
Like any other piece of technology, hearing aids don’t work properly 100% of the time. Whether it be in the form of unpleasant whistling, batteries running low too quickly, or…
According to a report from food.gov.uk, around half of UK adults are currently taking food supplements on a regular basis, with a further third having taken them in the past.…
What Is Auditory Deprivation? Auditory deprivation occurs when your brain stops receiving and interpreting sound as a result of hearing loss, leading to atrophy of the brain and possible issues…
What Is Ototoxicity? There are certain medicines that can damage the ear and lead to hearing loss or even balance issues. They are called ototoxic medicines, or ototoxins, and include…
Warning: Graphic imagery ahead. Striking ear modification trends that go way beyond a simple piercing have been around for years. Ear stretching, for example- the practice of gradually stretching out…
So, you have made the tremendously significant decision of addressing your hearing loss. You are ready to seek medical help, and ultimately- adequate treatment that can help you improve your…
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…