Apps for tinnitus management

Monday 03 Feb 2025

Tinnitus, or hearing sounds that aren't from an external source, affects nearly 1 in 10 New Zealanders. Sound therapy can be an effective way to manage tinnitus, and there are many apps available to help. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is often.

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Prevent swimmer's ear this summer

Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

With summer on the horizon, many of us are gearing up for days at the pool or beach. While cooling off in the water is a great way to beat the heat, it’s important to protect your ears to avoid swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa. This.

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Helping the people of the Cook Islands

Friday 26 Jul 2024

Our team of audiologists are back from the Cook Islands, where, in the space of two weeks, they saw 450 patients (271 adults and 179 children) and fitted 91 people with hearing aids! We’ve been involved with humanitarian work in the Cook Islands for.

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Have you heard Christchurch? There's a new clinic in town

Monday 13 May 2024

We're pleased to announce the latest addition to our New Zealand Hearing family with a new clinic situated in Forte 2 on Peterborough Street. At Forte 2 you'll see audiologist Carolyn Johnson, who specialises in adult and paediatric diagnostic.

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Top 5 Tips for Learning New Zealand Sign Language

Friday 06 May 2022

The 9th to the 15th of May marks New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) week, and this year's theme is NZSL is Essential. NZSL is vital to the expression of Deaf culture and community, and while mastering any language takes time, learning to communicate.

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Hearing Loss in Children: Early Signs to Look Out for

Tuesday 19 Apr 2022

Hearing loss in children can happen for many reasons and may be temporary or permanent. Even mild hearing issues can affect learning, concentration and communication. As a parent or caregiver, you are often the first to notice changes, so if you.

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Can Plane Travel Worsen Tinnitus or Hearing Loss Symptoms?

Tuesday 08 Mar 2022

Do you have a long-haul or domestic flight coming up? If you are experiencing tinnitus or hearing loss, you may be wondering how your aeroplane journey could affect your ears. In this article, we share our insights on how and why flying can impact.

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3 Ways That Music Affects the Brain and Your Hearing

Monday 24 Jan 2022

When it comes to our hearing, it’s important to remember that we not only hear with our ears, but also with our brains. Research has shown that musicians have bigger, better connected, more sensitive brains. “Musicians have superior working memory,.

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5 Tips to Keep Your Ears Happy This Summer

Wednesday 15 Dec 2021

Whether you’re heading to a music festival, getting ready to tackle the garden, or looking forward to hitting the waves this summer - it’s important to protect your hearing. Taking care of your ears and being mindful of your environment will go a.

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