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description: Hearing aids | Explore articles on hearing loss, hearing aids, tinnitus and hearing health from the experts at New Zealand Hearing. Find what interests you. (2)
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- [Hearing Aid Battery Recycling](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aids/hearing-aid-battery-recycling/)
- [Locked vs. Unlocked Hearing Aids](https://www.newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aids/locked-vs-unlocked-hearing-aids/)
- [Hearing Loss](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/)
- [How we hear](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/how-we-hear/)
- [Symptoms of Hearing Loss](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/symptoms-of-hearing-loss/)
- [Types of Hearing Loss](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/types-of-hearing-loss/)
- [Impact on Health](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/impact-on-health/)
- [Local Client Stories](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/case-studies/)
- [Tinnitus](https://www.newzealandhearing.co.nz/tinnitus-information/)
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- [Basic Hearing Check](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/basic-hearing-checks/)
- [Full Diagnostic Hearing Assessment](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/full-diagnostic-testing/)
- [Tinnitus Assesment](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/tinnitus-assessment/)
- [New Hearing Aid Fitting](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/new-hearing-aid-fitting/)
- [Child Hearing Assessment](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/child-hearing-assessment/)
- [Custom Hearing Protection](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/custom-hearing-protection/)
- [Hearing Aid Maintenance & Support](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/hearing-aid-maintenance-and-support/)
- [Pre-Employment / Workplace Hearing Test](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/full-diagnostic-testing/)
- [Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/auditory-processing-disorder-apd/)
- [Micro Suction Ear Wax Removal](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-services/micro-suction-ear-wax-removal/)
- [Hearing Aid Funding](https://www.newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aid-funding/)
- [Hearing Aids](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aids/)
- [Our Products](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aids/our-products/)
- [Care & How-to's](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aids/care-and-how-tos/)
- [Insuring your Hearing Aids](https://www.newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aids/insuring-your-hearing-aids)
- [Hearing Aid Battery Recycling](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aids/hearing-aid-battery-recycling/)
- [Locked vs. Unlocked Hearing Aids](https://www.newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-aids/locked-vs-unlocked-hearing-aids/)
- [Hearing Loss](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/)
- [How we hear](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/how-we-hear/)
- [Symptoms of Hearing Loss](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/symptoms-of-hearing-loss/)
- [Types of Hearing Loss](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/types-of-hearing-loss/)
- [Impact on Health](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/impact-on-health/)
- [Local Client Stories](https://newzealandhearing.co.nz/hearing-loss/case-studies/)
- [Tinnitus](https://www.newzealandhearing.co.nz/tinnitus-information/)
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## [Will Hearing Aids Hold Me Back from an Active Lifestyle? Tuesday 02 Feb 2021 A change in hearing shouldn’t determine how active you are. If you’re someone who doesn’t want to get slowed down, you may have asked yourself this question – "will hearing aids hold me back?". The answer may not be as easy as ‘yes’ or ‘no’, rather. Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/will-hearing-aids-hold-me-back-from-an-active-lifestyle)
## [Health Consequences of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Tuesday 25 Aug 2020 Noise-induced hearing loss is a workplace hazard for many. It might seem convenient to leave the earplugs at home, but that choice can have long-term consequences for your hearing and overall health. Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL). Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/health-consequences-of-noise-induced-hearing-loss)
## [Hearables: Advances in Hearing Technology Friday 03 Jul 2020 Advances in technology have led to unique changes in medical devices, adding functionality we only dreamed of in the past. Whether it’s as simple as tracking steps or as complex as heart monitors, we have a new world of options at our fingertips.. Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/hearables)
## [Stay connected, even at a distance Monday 23 Mar 2020 These are undoubtedly stressful times, especially if you can’t be with family and friends. Despite the challenges of self-isolation, there is some good news: we have technology to help us stay connected, even at a distance. These tools are not only. Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/stay-connected-even-at-a-distance)
## [5 Benefits of Rechargeable Tuesday 01 Oct 2019 Did you know hearing aids are now rechargeable? It’s taken a long time for researchers to develop the technology, but we finally made it! It’s worth the wait as there are some major advantages to rechargeable devices. They save you money. Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/5-benefits-of-rechargeable)
## [Medications for Hearing Loss? Wednesday 18 Sept 2019 How close are we to finding a cure for hearing loss? Researchers at a number of biotech companies are trying to answer that exact question – and for good reason. For many of us, hearing is one of the most important sensory systems we have. It. Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/medications-for-hearing-loss)
## [Maximising your hearing aid battery Thursday 22 Aug 2019 We often get asked how long batteries should last in hearing aids. This can depend on a number of factors including how severe your hearing loss is (more severe losses require more power from the hearing aid), what size batteries you have (smaller. Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/maximising-your-hearing-aid-battery)
## [One hearing aid or two? Tuesday 06 Aug 2019 Wondering if you can wear one hearing aid instead of two? In the past it was common for people to only wear one aid, so why is my audiologist recommending two? We have two ears for a reason, just like we have two eyes. Our brain is wired to use. Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/one-hearing-aid-or-two)
## [How do we verify hearing aid performance? Thursday 25 Jul 2019 Verifying and validating the performance of a hearing aid is vital in confirming the performance and value of the hearing aid to the audiologist and client. In audiology, the method that we use to objectively verify (determine) the amplification. Hear more >](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/how-do-we-verify-hearing-aid-performance)
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