Top 8 tips for protecting your hearing
/If the noise exposure is excessive, the hearing loss may be permanent and irreversible. Fortunately, protecting your hearing can help prevent the hearing loss from happening in the first place.
Read MoreBetter hearing can boost our brain power, study shows
/The researchers unsurprisingly concluded the study on an uplifting note, suggesting that early detection and management of hearing loss could help people live to a greater age without dementia.
Read MoreThe proven connection between hearing aids and reduced risk of falls
/After all, falls can occur with anyone, anywhere, and anytime in daily life. Fortunately, being proactive with our hearing health can help keep us safer while maintaining our autonomy.
Read MoreTop 5 traits of healthy aging—achievable through better hearing
/It’s a time when we celebrate the positive aspects of growing older. And believe it or not, there are lots—everything from gaining a greater acceptance of ourselves to acquiring wisdom from our life experiences.
Read MoreLet the games—and hearing protection—begin
/Some will watch from the comfort of their living rooms. Others may join like-minded folks at a sports bar or pub. And a very lucky bunch will be applauding from the stands of Paris, itself.
Read MorePeople are waiting to treat hearing loss—learn why you shouldn’t
/On average, hearing aid users wait 10 years before getting help for hearing loss.
Read MoreTop 5 ways better hearing can help you enjoy summer gatherings
/Wearing hearing aids can help ensure you never miss a story, a gossip tidbit, a riveting show recap—all the things we share with one another that connect us, deepen our relationships, and make every moment together worthwhile.
Read MoreNoise-induced hearing loss increasingly affecting U.S. workers
/Excessive noise exposure can cause permanent and irreversible hearing loss. Fortunately, protecting your hearing can help prevent hearing damage from occurring in the first place, which we’ll discuss momentarily.
Read MoreTinnitus expert shares hope and solutions for affected veterans
/Are you or someone you know suffering from tinnitus? You're not alone. Tinnitus affects millions of people worldwide, including countless veterans for whom it is the number one service-related disability.
Read MoreToo few treat their hearing loss—here’s why you should
/Today’s fact reveals that only 20% of people who could benefit from wearing hearing aids actually seek help from a health professional. Are you surprised or not surprised
Read MoreHey, Men—here’s why it’s important to prioritize your hearing health
/In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey, Justin Osmond—who was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids since he was two years old—talks to men about the importance of prioritizing their hearing health during Men’s Health Month, already in progress.
Read MoreWhere is the best place to get hearing aids?
/Today, your options have gotten more complicated, with online-only retailers, big-box stores and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids you can buy at places like Walgreens and CVS. Here’s the thing, though—seeing a hearing care professional is still the best way to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids. Let us explain why.
Read MoreWhat to do if you think you have hearing loss
/Most people who have hearing loss aren’t born with it. Instead, hearing loss creeps up on us over time, usually caused by exposure to loud noises, aging, or some combination of the two.
Read MoreHearing aids 101: Your guide to styles, power, connections
/Thanks to today’s innovations, you have many hearing aid options to choose from to suit your hearing loss, ear anatomy, lifestyle, budget, and cosmetic appeal.
Read MoreHearing loss expected to dramatically increase
/Read on to get the full scoop on the study, the impact, and what you can do about your own hearing health, moving forward.
Read MoreSevere hearing loss worsens loneliness, study shows
/If you read this blog often, you may be aware that hearing loss can play a big role in increasing our risk of social isolation. But did you know that the severity of your hearing loss could directly correlate to how bad your loneliness is? It’s true, according to today’s latest hearing fact.
Read MoreWhy wearing hearing aids at home is important
/It’s no secret that hearing aids are invaluable when it comes to communicating with others and gaining greater awareness when you’re out and about. But what if you choose to stay home or simply don’t have anywhere you need to be? Do you still need to put on your hearing aids?
Read MoreTinnitus shown to impact physical and mental health
/In honor of National Stress Awareness Month already in progress, we would like to take today’s hearing fact to spotlight tinnitus and the ripple effect it can have on your physical and mental well-being.
Read MoreUsing hormone therapy in late menopause heightens hearing loss risk
/Women in menopause commonly experience physical and emotional symptoms that can impact sleep, energy levels, and emotional health.
Read MoreIt's time to spring clean your hearing aids
/Imagine what this could mean to your spring: Listening to the return of nature’s best sounds, such as birds chirping and melted waters lapping; taking in the relaxing rhythmic crunch of gravel beneath your feet on a morning stroll; participating in conversations with loved ones over that first alfresco lunch; or cheering for a homerun by your favorite little leaguer. The list goes on.
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