Hearing is a precious gift which helps us make sense of the world around us. Scientists tell us that our ears pick up air waves and translate them into sounds in our brain but hearing is so much more than...
Tinnitus is most commonly thought of as ‘ringing in the ears’ and can be defined as the conscious experience of noise with no apparent external source. Experiences of tinnitus are very common across all age groups (especially following exposure to...
Hearing healthcare professionals define mild hearing loss as being unable to hear sounds that are quieter than about 20-40 decibels (dB) for adults. Many people with mild hearing losses are unaware of their hearing loss. As a type of hearing loss,...
What Is An Audiogram? Audiograms present our ability to hear plotted on a graph. You can obtain an audiogram by completing a hearing test. These graphed results reveal how well people responded to sounds and can be used to identify hearing...
Many hearing loss sufferers complain about a lack of empathy from those with normal hearing in understanding how hearing loss affects them. Not all sound is affected in the same way. Spoken word may be easier or more difficult to...
The benefits of using two hearing aids Human hearing is designed for two ears. The technical term is binaural listening, and the auditory system is wired for it to allow for the best possible hearing and understanding. If a hearing...
Types of Hearing Aids: Which style is right for you? Digital hearing aids come in a wide range of types, styles, shapes, sizes and colours. Regardless of their design, all hearing aids require the same basic assembly of components in...
Buying a Hearing Aid online is easy with Hearing Direct. You can choose from a wide range of hearing aids, including Hearing Aids, Invisible Hearing Aids, Behind the Ear Hearing Aids and more.Once you find the right hearing aid, simply add it to the basket...
