Hidden Hearing Blog

Today marks the 50th anniversary of when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to step foot on the moon.

Sandra Pierce from Colwyn Bay, Wales described herself as depressed, isolated, anxious and “almost having given up on life” before she addressed her hearing loss and had new hearing aids fitted.

Looking back on the old famous slogan "Guinness is good for you!" may be right when it comes to your hearing health.

Not only can excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, but it can also increase the chances of developing hearing loss.

Good news for coffee lovers as caffeine could do your hearing health good.

Keep your ears safe. Its Noise Action Week and we want to discuss the importance of keeping your ears safe around loud noises.

There are many different types of fungus that can have an effect you're the ears and we are going to discuss everything about these ear infections.

There are some incredible sounds on this Earth, what ones would you not want to forget?

Alisha Cowie, from Newcastle, faced one of her worst fears when at the Miss England finals in 2018, she was asked a question on stage and had to ask them to repeat it due to her hearing! Fortunately, she got it the second time and went on to take the title.

Easter and Hearing, an unusual pair. So are going to discuss what they have in common.

Hearing your family at the dinner table can be a challenge so we're talking about the 5 tips that can better your hearing.

Don't miss out on the beautiful sounds of nature this Spring.

Do you know the signs of health problems in your ears?

We're talking about the 5 foods that can help improve your hearing health.

Mother's Day Giveaway - A pair of hearing aids to be won!

Join us at our FREE customer event to celebrate World Hearing Day!

Check out Dr Hilary's top tips of relief for Tinnitus sufferers.

1 in 6 of the UK adult population is affected by hearing loss and by 2035, it is estimated there'll be around 15.6 million people with hearing loss across the UK. Could you be in that figure? What are the warning signs?

Jeff Alcock, 46, from East Sussex has been awarded a free pair of digital hearing aids from high street hearing specialist, Hidden Hearing. The award is part of Hidden Hearing’s support for the National Campaign for Better Hearing, to help raise awareness of the importance of having annual hearing tests. Watch the full report on BBC iPlayer here: https://bbc.in/2EnuyIL

Newcastle’s Lord Mayor Councillor David Down and the Lady Mayor officially opened Hidden Hearings’ new state of the art hearing facility on Tuesday 11th September on Westgate Road, Newcastle. They were joined by a local team from Alzheimer’s Research UK and a leading dementia researcher from Newcastle University, Dr Rodriguez.

Spectacle hearing aids (spec aids) are a type of hearing system popular with many of our customers. Read on to find out 7 advantages of spectacle hearing aids.

Oticon OPN, the world’s first internet connected hearing aid, is revolutionising the way hearing aids are used. OPNs use IFTTT (If This Then That), an ever-expanding internet based service, which allows integration of your hearing system with a vast range of products and solutions. This includes alarms, doorbells, emails, texts and much more. Read on to find out 5 of the ways your OPNs can go far beyond the expectations of a hearing aid.

Being present and living in the moment allows you to enjoy life’s most precious experiences. But what are the best ways to immerse yourself in the ‘now’ to enjoy the most magical moments in life?

Steve Parrish, 62, is a former motorcycle and truck racer, who is now a motorsport television commentator and public speaker. His story is a wonderful example of the importance of hearing care in all walks of life.

Yvonne Yates, 50, from West Sussex, is a super busy wife and mum of three. Yvonne's journey is proof that hearing problems needn't get in the way of living life to the full, however varied your duties and packed your schedule may be.

Hidden Hearing carried out a study to show the importance of getting your ears tested.

It’s that time of year where many of us carry a pack of tissues in our pocket and constantly smell of vapour rub and cough sweets as we attempt to rid ourselves of the common cold.

Tinnitus is a condition that affects many people in the UK, and even around the world. There’s no set cure but there are many ways that are thought to help relieve your symptoms. Sound therapy and removal of excess ear wax have reported to help those who suffer from symptoms.

When the cold and flu season approaches, most people will grimace at the thought of catching a bug that can take weeks to completely shake off. Quite often cold and flu sufferers can be left with ear infections, and in some severe cases medication will be needed to clear the infection up. However, this can be especially troublesome for hearing aid wearers.

It is well acknowledged that a large proportion of those who are deaf (both children and adults), use British Sign Language (BSL). However, over 90% of the population that are born deaf are born to hearing parents and so, we will take into account the effect of hearing loss on spoken language.

The healthy human ear (children/young adults) can hear sounds from 50Hz anywhere up to 20KHz although there is little that is useful above 8KHz and the human voice rarely exceeds 4.5kHz.

Many animals have great hearing but if you’re concerned about your hearing

We’ve listed those with the best hearing, and the most unconventional hearing. Now, we want to know what the top 10 loudest animals are! A human feels physical pain when they are exposed to sounds over 120dBs, so these animals are best given a wide birth if you’re lacking in appropriate ear protection!

Echoic memory is a part of sensory memory and refers to auditory memories. The sensory memory that takes into account sounds that you’ve just encountered is a form of this memory type. Memories and sound are important aspects of your hearing and your ears, so we wanted to take an in-depth look at echoic memory, what it is and how it can affect us.

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be the fifth royal nuptials that former BBC correspondent Jennie Bond has attended. The last thing Jennie wants to say to the Queen is ‘Pardon?’