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Can Hearing Loss Cause Dementia?
Healthy hearing is vital to living a fulfilling life, and even mild hearing loss has been scientifically proven to increase cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearing loss can make one feel isolated from friends and family and less likely to participate in social activities. It can begin as a minor problem but have severe consequences later on.
Apr 30, 2025


Can I claim PIP for hearing loss and deafness? Government payment eligibility explained.
If your hearing loss leaves you struggling with specific tasks, you could be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) — whether you’re claiming other benefits, working or have savings.
Jan 10, 2025


Experiencing a Whooshing Sound in Your Ear – Is it Dangerous?
If your hearing loss leaves you struggling with specific tasks, you could be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) — whether you’re claiming other benefits, working or have savings.
Oct 27, 2024


Why Do I Have So Much Ear Wax All of a Sudden?
Do you have ear wax build up all of a sudden? If you’ve noticed you have more ear wax than usual, it could be down to a number of reasons, and in most cases, it is linked to something simple such as an ear infection, a lack of regular cleaning, your age or the amount of hair that grows within your ears. Ear wax is a normal, harmless substance that our bodies produce to protect against germs and bacteria. It's water-repellent and prevents the delicate inner part of our ears f
Sep 11, 2024


Partially Deaf in one ear? 8 Causes of hearing loss in one ear
As we get older, hearing loss becomes an increasing problem. It occurs gradually as you age and is known as presbycusis. Over 11 million people are affected by hearing loss in the UK, making it a common issue, especially amongst the older population.
Aug 8, 2024


Clicking and Cracking Sounds in Ear – Is It Serious?
Clicking and cracking noises in one or both ears may not be an immediate cause for alarm. For many people, these unexpected sounds will go away by themselves and are not an indication of a serious medical condition or a sign that you should expect to experience hearing loss. However, understanding why you are hearing persistent unusual and unwanted cracking noises in your ear is essential. Factors such as impacted earwax or deviations in the pressure within your ears can pot
Jul 24, 2024


Fluttering Sounds in Ear – What Does This Mean?
Fluttering noises in your ear can be distracting. They might be attributed to several possible causes, ranging from high blood pressure to inner ear problems, infections, or long-term conditions such as tinnitus. Noises vary considerably between individuals and might come and go sporadically, change in intensity and duration, or seem louder at certain times of the day. You might also find that fluttering sounds occur in one ear or both. In most cases, fluttering sounds in t
Jul 24, 2024


How to Get Rid of Tinnitus Fast
We appreciate that, even though tinnitus is surprisingly common, that doesn't make any difference to the sometimes debilitating effects it can have on your life. Many of our clients ask 'how can I get rid of Tinnitus quickly?' so that they can reclaim their lives.
Jul 24, 2024


Do you need hearing aids for mild hearing loss?
You may be asking yourself, “Do I need a hearing aid for mild hearing loss?” The answer is yes! Those experiencing mild hearing loss will greatly benefit from hearing aids – even when the hearing loss is minimal. Hearing loss can affect more than just your hearing so the benefits extend beyond just hearing. While some might believe that hearing aids are only necessary for severe hearing loss, even those with mild hearing loss can experience notable benefits from using these
Jul 23, 2024


Why Is My Tinnitus Worse When I Lay Down?
Many people find that tinnitus appears louder or more noticeable when lying down, making it incredibly difficult to sleep. While there are several possible causes, the primary reason is often linked to your perceptions of tinnitus and your sleeping position, with multiple options to try and gain relief. In most cases, we lie down to take a nap or when settling down for the evening, without the everyday noise and distractions that help to lessen the focus on tinnitus during t
Jul 9, 2024


Why Is My Tinnitus Worse When I Wake Up? Tinnitus in the Morning
Tinnitus is an often misunderstood hearing condition. It is common to wake up to the sounds of tinnitus, which might sound louder, more intense, or more noticeable first thing in the morning. There are lots of reasons for this, which we'll discuss. Still, our advice is never to suffer in silence or resign yourself to disruptive, unsettled morning routines where it is difficult to focus on conversations or enjoy your favourite breakfast TV or radio show due to tinnitus. Inno
Jun 26, 2024


What Can Cause a Swishing Sound in Ear?
The Regain Hearing network of audiology clinics is a leading provider of medical services specializing in a wide range of audiological services, such as hearing tests, tinnitus treatment, earwax removal, and hearing aid fitting and adjustment. We are committed to empowering our patients with high-quality hearing health and improved quality of life; we help you rediscover the beauty of sound.
Jun 26, 2024


How to Get Rid of Tinnitus With Tinnitus Sound Therapy
Tinnitus sound therapy is an innovative, personalised and effective way to manage the often debilitating symptoms of tinnitus. Rather than masking the noises generated within your ears or trying to distract you, sound therapy filters out the noise, using dynamic treatments that alter how your brain perceives the sounds.
Jun 26, 2024


Can Headphones Cause Hearing Loss? Can hearing loss be reversed?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently shared some alarming news. It is thought that 1.1 billion young people are at risk of potentially life-altering hearing loss due to loud noise exposure. Wearing headphones can cause hearing loss, but it's not the headphones themselves that are the problem. It's the volume of the audio that the user is listening to that can lead to hearing damage. WHO defines this noise-induced hearing loss as being caused by either: Sustained expo
Jun 19, 2024


Expert Guide: How to Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is exceptionally common. Around 5% of the world’s total population has severe and disabling hearing loss. In the UK alone, 12 million people suffer from hearing loss, which is roughly one in six.
May 17, 2024


How Does Hearing Loss Affect Daily Life?
Healthy hearing is vital to living a fulfilling life, and even mild hearing loss has been scientifically proven to increase cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearing loss can make one feel isolated from friends and family and less likely to participate in social activities. It can begin as a minor problem but have severe consequences later on.
Apr 28, 2024


6 Early Signs of Hearing Loss In Adults to Be Aware Of
Our health becomes a little more complicated as we get older. Changes are gradual, like differences in physical appearance down to eyesight and hearing loss. These changes rarely happen overnight, and the beginnings of an age-related hearing problem can be subtle.
Apr 15, 2024


Tinnitus and Dizziness: Is There a Link?
Tinnitus and dizziness are both relatively common symptoms, although having one doesn't necessarily mean you will develop the other. You could experience tinnitus and vertigo separately or because of different underlying factors. However, because both conditions are symptoms of possible ear health problems or dysfunction that impact hearing and balance, clients with concurrent dizziness and tinnitus may be able to achieve relief rapidly by using targeted therapy and treatmen
Mar 24, 2024


Your PIP Eligibility Questions Answered
Living with hearing loss, deafness, or tinnitus can present numerous challenges, affecting various aspects of daily life. Individuals grappling with these conditions may find relief through Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a non-means tested benefit provided by the government.
Jan 17, 2024


Muffled Sound In Ear? What Could Be the Cause?
If your hearing loss leaves you struggling with specific tasks, you could be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) — whether you’re claiming other benefits, working or have savings.
Jan 15, 2024
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