Hidden Hearing Blog

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?

Hidden Hearing has been named as a leader in people management practice globally, having won Silver Employer of the year for an organisation of its size at the Investors in People Awards.

In recognition of the cognitive decline associated with even mild hearing loss, Hidden Hearing is donating £3 for every hearing test undertaken in December to their charity of choice, Alzheimer’s Research UK, one of the UK’s leading Alzheimer’s research charities.

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

Christmas is the perfect opportunity to organise a gathering and catch up with friends and family. It also gives you the chance to ensure your relatives, friends and neighbours, who you may not have seen in a while, are healthy and happy.

Christmas is notoriously about indulging and ‘getting merry’ with those close to you – but it’s important to take a step back and think about your health, as well as the health of your family and friends, before the festive season commences. We asked Dr Hilary, GP & health broadcaster, to share his top tips…

The autumn season symbolises a period of change and new beginnings, making it the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and refresh our health routine.

Several studies have shown a link between hearing loss and the likelihood of dementia. It’s not yet clear what’s behind this link, and research is vital to understand this better.

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.

A common feeling that many of us experience is the sensation of our ears popping. Sometimes it can happen as we go about our daily lives and, more often, can be experienced when taking off in an airplane or go through a tunnel on a train. We want to give you all the information you need to know about why your ears pop, what causes it and whether you should have your hearing tested.

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?’

Both are very important senses, and both cause us great difficulties if they don’t work effectively. But due to the way we use them, their loss affects us in different ways.