Dr Yovina

29/06/2025

24/06/2025

🧠👂 Hearing loss and dementia — what’s the link?

You’ve probably seen the headlines…
“Hearing aids may reduce the risk of dementia.”
“New study shows connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline.”

But what does the evidence actually say?

Recent emerging research suggests that treating hearing loss — especially with hearing aids — might help slow down cognitive decline in some people. One big study (called the ACHIEVE trial) even found that hearing aids reduced cognitive decline by nearly 50% in people at higher risk of dementia.

Now, this is still developing research, and we don’t have all the answers yet. But the connection between hearing and brain health is becoming clearer — and it’s a great reason to take your hearing seriously.

💬 Want to read the study?
Comment “listen up” and I’ll send you the link.

17/06/2025

🎧 objective truths from an audiologist

Don’t shoot the messenger — I’m just here to protect your ears ❤️

07/06/2025

Hey everyone! I’m so excited to finally share my updated website with you all — it’s something I’m really proud of! It’s quite different from the usual audiology sites out there, and I’ve already had some lovely feedback from friends and patients.

When I first started my practice, my website was pretty simple — just a home page, about me, booking, and a blog. But over the last five months, I’ve been quietly working on turning it into a helpful and welcoming space that really shows what it’s like to get audiology care with me — personal, supportive, and all about you.

If you or anyone you know is thinking about hearing health, I hope this site helps you feel more informed and confident to take the next step.

Check it out here and let me know what you think!

https://dryovina.co.uk

Thanks so much for all your support — it means a lot

03/06/2025

Just finished up in clinic and had to share this 👇🏽
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A patient said to me today, “Naturally the smallest hearing aids are the most expensive, right?”
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And I get why he thought that — we’re used to sleek tech meaning premium tech.
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But when it comes to hearing aids, it’s not about being tiny. It’s about what’s inside:
🧠 Smart speech processing
🔊 Advanced noise reduction
📲 Bluetooth + app control
📉 Even health tracking
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The most advanced hearing aids aren’t always the smallest — they’re the ones built to truly support your brain and your lifestyle.
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💡 I love busting myths like this in clinic, because better hearing starts with better understanding.
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29/05/2025

3 Things I would never do as an audiologist

27/05/2025

🎯 PROPAGANDA I’M NOT FALLING FOR AS AN AUDIOLOGIST

There’s a lot of noise out there about hearing health — and honestly, some of it needs to go. Here’s what I don’t believe 👇🏽

1️⃣ "Everyone with hearing loss needs the most expensive hearing aids"
❌ Nope. The best hearing aid is the one that suits your lifestyle and hearing needs — not just the one with the highest price tag. More expensive doesn’t always mean more effective.

2️⃣ "Audiologists are just salespeople in disguise"
🙄 Let’s stop this narrative. A real audiologist is a healthcare professional, not a product pusher. We diagnose, support, and rehabilitate — we’re not here to hit a sales target, we’re here to help you hear better.

3️⃣ "Once your hearing aids are fit to prescription, you’re fine"
📈 Fitting is just the beginning. You need time to adjust, ongoing tuning, and support to get the most out of your devices. Great hearing care is a process, not a one-time event.

4️⃣ "You can’t do anything about tinnitus – just live with it"
🚫 Wrong. While there may not be a cure, there are plenty of management strategies that work — from sound therapy and CBT to hearing aids and mindfulness. You don’t have to suffer in silence.

🧠 Hearing care deserves better conversations — and that starts with calling out the myths.

Which one of these have you heard before? Let’s talk 💬

20/05/2025

Something I speak about frequently online and with my patients is about how hearing aids are not like glasses. With glasses you can instantly put them on and things are pretty close to perfect. Hearing aids on the other hand are a little more nuanced and take some getting used to. They don't bring back perfect hearing.

So how much better will you actually hear with hearing aids?

Read my answer in my latest blog post:
https://www.dryovina.co.uk/insights/how-much-better-will-you-hear-with-hearing-aids%3F

One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “Will hearing aids bring my hearing back to normal?” It’s a great question—and an important one to answer honestly. The short answer? Hearing aids won’t cure hearing loss, but they can significantly improve your ability to hear and understan...

15/05/2025

It's no secret that there is still a huge amount of stigma around hearing loss. But here does it come from? Are audiologists and hearing aid manufacturers to blame?

10/05/2025

08/05/2025

Have you tried an at home wax removal device before? Let me know in the comments!

07/05/2025

I had the loveliest time on the Happy Hearing Podcast with Carly and Ruth- give it a listen below!

In this milestone 20th episode of the Happy Hearing Podcast, we welcome audiologist and advocate Dr. Yovina. Based in London, Dr. Yovina shares her unique journey into audiology, the inspiration behind opening her own audiology practice, and how she blends clinical care with advocacy and internation