This issue we feature Marlee Matlin. The world's most famous deaf actress took time out of her busy schedule to talk to us and give us an insight into how her hearing impairment has shaped her.

On-line hearing aids

The world wide web has opened up so many opportunities for saving time and money and the latest bargains come in the form of online hearing aids. You can purchase hearing aids from as little as a few dollars on sites such as eBay and Amazon. But our story 'On-line? On notice' is a must read before you buy.

Go Green

People with hearing aids and implantable devices rely on batteries more than most. For those who want to reduce their impact on the evironment, however, chosing the greenest option is not straight forward. We've discovered there are solutions now and some coming which will make the recycling task easier.

Tinnitus

For some the psychological impact of Tinnitus can be devastating. This medical condition manifests in different ways with varying symptoms and degrees of severity. Early results from two different studies are offering new hope.

Cochlear Implants for NZ Cricket Legend Family

New Zealand cricketing legends, father and son duo Lance and Chris Cairns have both, within the last 18 months, experienced the extraordinary impact that cochlear implants can make on one’s life. This is a powerful story of the benefits of early intervention for newborns or adults who experience hearing loss.

Dementia and Hearing Loss

Multi-award winning Australian TV series Mother & Son addressed, with sharp-edged humour, the problems of ageing and caring for somebody with Alzheimer's disease. By 2050 an estimated 100 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia. We felt it was time to look at its links with hearing loss.

Plus news, sport, books 'n blogs and ask the expert questions answered.

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