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 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 MoreWhy hearing aid stigma is unmerited according to Huey Lewis, Daymond John
/"They’re not just about hearing—they’re about staying connected to your family, your friends, and your entire world. With my Starkey's, I’m fully immersed in every conversation and opportunity.”
Read MoreTop 5 do’s and don’ts of hearing aid care
/Hearing aids are one of the best investments you can make in maintaining a healthy, active, and joyful life through better hearing. But like with any technology—particularly the digital kind—you want to take care of them so they continue to give you optimal performance and all the benefits that go with your best listening experiences.
Read MoreHearing loss likelihood increases after age 70—as do health risks
/A hearing evaluation is easy and pain-free: Your provider will test your hearing, and if it turns out you do have hearing loss, they’ll walk you through your options and help you find the best solution for your needs.
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 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 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 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.
Read MoreLove can conquer hearing loss in relationships
/A recent study documented some of the most distinct communication difficulties and the aftermath that came between couples as a result of the untreated hearing loss.
Read More1 in 4 who have hearing damage are unaware of it
/“I can hear fine.” If you ever found yourself feeling this sentiment, you’re not alone. And if you ever found out you were wrong about it, take heart—you’re in good company.
Read MoreGetting used to new hearing aids: A how-to guide
/Congratulations! You’ve got your new hearing aids and taken that first step towards hearing better and living better. So, what’s next?
Read MoreBalancing volume and duration makes earbud listening safe
/When you use these personal listening accessories for listening at a volume that’s too loud and for too long, you run the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Read MoreFact: Hearing aids help us hear better and feel better
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People who obtained hearing aids within the three years after being diagnosed with hearing loss had decreased rates of depression (in addition to lower frequencies of dementia and falls) versus those who did not receive hearing aids.
Read MoreVeterans face more hearing issues than any other health condition
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An Asian woman in a U.S. Army uniform sits with her hands folded on the step of a dark brown front door.
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