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## [How music affects the brain and hearing Monday 24 Jan 2022 When we hear music, it's not just our ears at work. The brain also plays an important role in how we process sound, recognise patterns and understand speech. Listening to music can be beneficial, and learning to play an instrument may have an even. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/how-music-affects-the-brain-and-hearing)

## [The 5 Most Common Causes of Tinnitus Thursday 24 Jun 2021 If you don’t have tinnitus, you probably know someone who does! One in 10 New Zealanders report hearing tinnitus, the perception of sound when no external source is present1. It impacts each person differently and is a challenging symptom to treat.. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/the-5-most-common-tinnitus-causes)

## [Your Fundamental Guide to Hearing Loss Tuesday 08 Jun 2021 Hearing loss is a complex subject, so we've pulled together a handy guide that has all the best information in one place! We take you through the common symptoms of hearing loss to help you understand whether it might be affecting you, then we. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/your-fundamental-guide-to-hearing-loss)

## [The Social Impact of Hearing Loss Wednesday 26 May 2021 Hearing keeps us connected to the people around us. For most of us, it’s how we communicate with others. Humans are hard-wired for connection and participating in meaningful conversations is one important way we connect. Sadly, hearing loss can. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/the-social-impact-of-hearing-loss)

## [Holiday CHear Wednesday 09 Dec 2020 We’re soaring into the holiday season! There are many joyful sounds to be heard over this exciting holiday season. We asked our local audiology team what their favourite Kiwi holiday sounds are… Waves crashing on the summer beach A cacophony of. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/holiday-chear)

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