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Practical articles for appointments, hearing aids, tinnitus, and everyday listening.

A person holds a hearing aid in one hand and a small device in the other, demonstrating assistive technology for hearing.
How Hearing Aid Technology Has Changed Over the Last Decade
Hearing Aids

Modern hearing aids have changed dramatically smaller, clearer, more comfortable, and convenient. Discover how design & sound quality improved over the decade.

Read article: How Hearing Aid Technology Has Changed Over the Last Decade
A female doctor wearing a white coat and face mask uses an otoscope to examine the ear of a male patient wearing a light blue denim shirt in clinic.
Do You Need a Hearing Test for Work? Occupational Hearing Evaluations Explained
Hearing Protection

Learn why occupational hearing tests matter for workplace safety and compliance. Discover what to expect, how evaluations work, and employee hearing rights.

Read article: Do You Need a Hearing Test for Work? Occupational Hearing Evaluations Explained
Two women engaged in a conversation, one whispering to the other who looks surprised, in a bright indoor setting.
How to Talk With a Family Member Who's Struggling to Hear
Hearing Health

Learn practical ways to support a loved one struggling with hearing loss. Improve communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen family connections.

Read article: How to Talk With a Family Member Who's Struggling to Hear
Close-up of a detailed human brain model showing internal structures, like the cerebrum and cerebellum.
Hearing Loss and Brain Health: Why the Connection Matters
Hearing Loss

Hearing and brain health are more connected than most people realize. Learn what the research shows, what it doesn't, and why early care matters

Read article: Hearing Loss and Brain Health: Why the Connection Matters
Starter hearing aid kit with behind-the-ear and in-the-ear devices, cleaning tools, ear tips, and a carrying case
What to Know Before Getting Your First Pair of Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids

New to hearing aids? Learn what to realistically expect, how the adjustment period works, and the questions to ask before you commit.

Read article: What to Know Before Getting Your First Pair of Hearing Aids
White cotton swabs piled on a blue background, not recommended for cleaning inside the ears.
Why You Should Not Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears
Hearing Health

Cotton swabs can push earwax deeper and damage your ears. Learn how your ears clean themselves and the safe way to handle buildup.

Read article: Why You Should Not Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears
An audiologist fitting a behind-the-ear hearing aid on a smiling older woman
When Hearing Tests Are Normal but Listening Still Feels Hard
Hearing Health

If your hearing test was normal but conversations still feel hard, an auditory processing issue may be the reason. Here is the difference and what to do.

Read article: When Hearing Tests Are Normal but Listening Still Feels Hard
An audiologist placing headphones on a child during a hearing test
How to Protect Your Hearing From Everyday Noise
Hearing Protection

Loud concerts, commutes, and headphones add up. Learn how noise damages hearing and how custom protection keeps your ears safe.

Read article: How to Protect Your Hearing From Everyday Noise
Woman covering her ears in discomfort from ringing, a common sign of tinnitus
Why Are My Ears Ringing? Understanding Tinnitus
Hearing Health

Ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears? Learn the common causes of tinnitus, when to get it checked, and how it can be managed.

Read article: Why Are My Ears Ringing? Understanding Tinnitus
An anatomical ear model on a desk with an audiologist working in the background
Early Signs of Hearing Loss and When to Get Your Hearing Checked
Hearing Loss

Worried about your hearing? Learn the early signs of hearing loss, the symptoms others notice first, and when to see an audiologist.

Read article: Early Signs of Hearing Loss and When to Get Your Hearing Checked

About the Author

About the author, Dr. Michelle Singer, Au.D.

Dr. Michelle Singer, audiologist at Singer Audiology in Midtown Manhattan

Dr. Michelle Singer, Au.D.

Audiologist, Singer Audiology

Dr. Michelle Singer is dedicated to delivering individualized hearing care that puts patients first, every step of the way. Her approach is built on asking the right questions, understanding your life, and guiding you to solutions that genuinely fit who you are, with a commitment to eliminating the high-pressure sales atmosphere from medical decision-making.

Originally from Delray Beach, Florida, she moved to New York City to pursue her Doctorate in Audiology at the City University of New York. She holds a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a B.A. from the University of Florida. Her residency was completed at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai, one of New York City's leading clinical training programs, and she has worked across multiple hospitals and private practices specializing in adult and geriatric care.

Hearing connects us to the people and moments that matter most, and Dr. Singer's goal is to help every patient leave with a clear understanding of their hearing and a plan that makes sense for them. On the blog, she writes about hearing health, tinnitus, hearing aid technology, and practical strategies for protecting and improving your hearing, making audiology approachable and useful for everyday readers.

Clinical focus

  • Adult and geriatric hearing care
  • Tinnitus evaluation and management
  • Hearing aid fitting and counseling
  • Occupational and legal audiology evaluations

Education and credentials

  • Licensed Audiologist, State of New York
  • Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.), City University of New York
  • Fourth-year residency, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai
  • B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and B.A., University of Florida
Dr. Michelle Singer in her Midtown Manhattan audiology clinic
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