Exploring the connection between hearing loss and balance
/Treating our hearing loss is an important step to take for maintaining our safety, independence, and overall quality of life
Read MoreOne cure for loneliness? Wearing hearing aids
/Loneliness affects 1 in 4 older adults and 5–15% of adolescents and can have a profound impact on our overall well-being—increasing our risk of dementia, early mortality (by nearly 40%), and other health issues.
Read MoreViruses can lead to longer-term issues, including hearing loss
/With the “sickness season” upon us, there’s no better time to explore the association between hearing loss and COVID-19, an ongoing health issue in the U.S.
Read MoreHow hearing aids have helped me defy the limits of hearing loss
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In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey Hearing, 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 about how hearing aids have helped him overcome the challenges of hearing loss and improve his quality of life.
Read MoreHow age-related hearing loss can impact our independence
/Wearing hearing aids, if recommended by a professional, can be an effective solution for treating age-related hearing loss before it can impede on our daily autonomy.
Read MoreHow to hear well and be well in the new year
/After all, the word “wellness” pertains to general health or well-being, which could encapsulate anything from physical to mental health. So, when we talk about taking charge of our wellness in the new year, where do we even begin?
Read MoreTop 5 holiday sounds you won’t want to miss
/Improving our hearing with hearing aids can help us fully immerse ourselves in our chosen entertainment, and at the volume we want—thanks to the ability to stream audio to our devices.
Read MoreFour ways hearing aids can help with self-care this holiday season
/Self-care involves not only looking after your physical and mental well-being, but also making them a priority
Read MoreTop 5 things to feel thankful for with better hearing
/Ask just about any hearing aid wearer what it was like before treating their hearing loss and they’ll likely respond, “I can’t believe how much I was missing.”
Read MoreVeteran’s Day spotlight on the most common health issues veterans face
/The prevalence of hearing loss among servicepeople is why treatment for hearing loss and tinnitus is available for veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (often referred to as “VA”).
Read MoreNoise exposure at work is more common than you think
/Excessive noise can happen wherever we work. And it isn’t good for our hearing.
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
/Wearing hearing aids can reduce our risk of falling by 50%, per a recent study led by Campos and published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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 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 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 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.
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