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The Ear Hearing loss facts are easy to come by, but hearing loss is a vast topic. It ranges from structure and function of the ear and ear protection, to hearing aids and assistive listening devices, and finally to the...

Amplified phones, hearing aid accessories and vibrating alarms are just some of the new products we’ve added to the website in the start of 2017. The HearingDirect online catalogue continues to grow and we are pleased to be able to...

There are three main different types of hearing loss: sensorineural, conductive and mixed hearing loss. Additionally, there are also different types defining the severity of the hearing loss varying from Mild to Profound hearing loss. Not everyone's experience of hearing...

Assistive listening devices are used to improve the ability to hear daily objects such as televisions. They are especially helpful for those who have trouble distinguishing speech and the spoken word. Assistive listening devices serve the primary purpose of helping the...

Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the more common types/causes of hearing loss. Exposure of high levels of noise for years in the workplace can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. This could be of a mild, moderate or even severe...

Hearing aids, TV listeners and accessories are some of the new products we added to our expanding website in November. The HearingDirect online catalogue continues to grow and we are pleased to be able to offer more items from trusted...

In 2011 – there were 10 million people with hearing loss in the UK that is approximately 1 in 6 of us. In 2031 – it is predicted there will be 14.5 million people with hearing loss. 3.7 of the...

We think that this is the ultimate hearing loss infographic: Hearing loss facts: 360 Million people worldwide suffer from hearing loss. The figure could reach 900 million by 2025. 33% of the over 65 years of age are hearing impaired....

It’s so easy to take our hearing for granted. We listen to music, chat to our friends and tune into the latest football results, all without a second thought. What we don’t always appreciate is that as we go about...