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## [Nature Sounds vs. White Noise: Tinnitus Masking Tuesday 02 Jun 2020 I love the sound of the beach. It’s soft and rhythmical making it quite a relaxing experience. I often go during lunch time to de-stress and gather my thoughts. It is because of these qualities that I like to recommend it for sound therapy if you. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/nature-sounds-vs.-white-noise-tinnitus-masking)

## [Symptoms of Tinnitus Tuesday 28 Apr 2020 Have you ever wondered if you have tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external source exists. It's also described as phantom sound, similar to phantom limb pain experienced by amputees. If you're just starting to learn about this. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/symptoms-of-tinnitus)

## [How to Manage COVID-19 Lockdown Monday 06 Apr 2020 There's no doubt our world looks different than it did two weeks ago. Everyone manages change in their own way but if you've been finding lockdown a challenge, we've compiled a list of useful tips to help you cope. Exercise outdoors for at least 30. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/how-to-manage-covid-19-lockdown)

## [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)

## [How's your hearing in background noise? Tuesday 10 Mar 2020 Listening is really hard work, especially in noisy or busy places. As we age, the brain cells designed to filter noise don’t work as well as they used to, so it gets harder and harder to focus on the speech you want to hear. This occurs even with. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/hows-your-hearing-in-background-noise)

## [Hearing Exhaustion Monday 02 Mar 2020 Feeling tired but not sure why? It’s possible your hearing is playing a role. Even on our best days, it takes a lot of cognitive effort to hear and listen. If you have a hearing loss, particularly if it’s untreated, this effort skyrockets and can. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/hearing-exhaustion)

## [Mythbusting: Tinnitus Tuesday 11 Feb 2020 “Is there nothing you can do for Tinnitus?” This is common question that is thrown around when discussing treatment options for tinnitus. This question couldn’t be further from the truth, where there are multiple solutions with clinical proof of. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/mythbusting-tinnitus)

## [Heart Health = Hearing Health Monday 20 Jan 2020 Did you know your cardiovascular health is linked to hearing health? It’s true! Our ears are extremely sensitive to blood flow and the oxygen it delivers. However, the veins and arteries that supply our ears with oxygen are very small, so any. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/heart-health-hearing-health)

## [Avoid Swimmer's Ear This Summer Saturday 04 Jan 2020 Swimmer’s ear is another name for otitis externa – an infection of the outer ear canal. It is commonly called swimmer’s ear as it can occur after frequent swimming. External ear infections result when there is bacterial (sometimes viral or fungal). Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/avoid-swimmers-ear-this-summer)

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