Hear me out: How hearing aids keep me wild, active, and free

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“I was born with severe-to-profound hearing loss. That could’ve been the end of the story—me, stuck on the sidelines, missing punchlines, instructions, and even the sounds of nature that so many take for granted. But thanks to technology, persistence, and a little grit, that’s not how my story played out.”

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What is listening fatigue and is it treatable?

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Listening fatigue (also called “listener’s fatigue” or “ear fatigue”) occurs when we strain to hear and interpret sound, and then experience mental, physical, and/or emotional exhaustion as a result.

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Celebrating Better Hearing Month and the benefits of treating hearing loss

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Regardless of whether you’re currently enjoying these benefits through wearing hearing aids or are thinking about getting your hearing tested once and for all—Better Hearing Month is the month for YOU.

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Why we should monitor our hearing and vision as we age

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Vision loss has joined hearing loss on the list of modifiable risk factors for dementia, according to the latest report by the Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care.

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Ten dos and don’ts for traveling with hearing aids

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Whether you are planning your tropical escape from winter or have a business trip approaching, your hearing aids are still one of your best companions for getting the most out of your travels. Any time, any place.

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One cure for loneliness? Wearing hearing aids

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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. 

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How 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.

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How to hear well and be well in the new year

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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?

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Top 5 things to feel thankful for with better hearing

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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.”

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Better hearing can boost our brain power, study shows

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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.

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Noise-induced hearing loss increasingly affecting U.S. workers

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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.

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