Noise pollution named among risk factors for cardiovascular disease
/Obviously, noise pollution can be difficult to avoid or control. But there are ways we can try to prevent it from affecting our well-being.
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How to troubleshoot your hearing aids yourself—using the My Starkey app
/Once you experience how well hearing aids keep you connected to the world and the people you love, you realize the importance of regular maintenance; the benefits of having full control over your hearing aids; and the confidence that comes with knowing how to make the very most of them.
Read MoreBridging the silence: A father, a child, and the gift of hearing each other
/In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey, Osmond (who was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids since he was two years old) shares how his hearing health journey converged with his father’s; the unexpected outcomes; and the important conversations it sparked about men’s health.
Read MoreHow rechargeable hearing aids work—and why they may be right for you
/Instead of having to remember to leave your hearing aids’ battery doors open at night to power off and minimize drain, you’ll simply put your device in the charger, where they’ll begin charging immediately.
Read MoreHow better hearing can benefit women's overall health
/What you’re about to discover is that your hearing health is directly connected to your overall well-being, to the point where leaving hearing loss untreated can increase your risk of other health issues as you age—a fact that has long been supported by on-going expert research.
Read MoreTop 7 ways to participate in Better Hearing Month
/Would you like to feel more confident about participating in conversations? Or be less concerned about missing important information at work? Or perhaps you’ve been longing to hear your grandchildren better, so you don’t miss out during your time together.
Read MoreStress Awareness Month spotlight: How tinnitus can impact our ability to work
/A new study shows that tinnitus can affect employee performance and overall wellness at work, to the point that one in five workers either reduce their working hours or leave their jobs altogether.
Read MoreHow plants make sounds and why it matters to insects
/Happy spring! We begin this blog with a shout-out to those who make the effort to water their plants regularly: Because did you know that dehydration not only stresses plants, but makes them scream? Yes, you heard that right.
Read MoreHow better hearing can help motivate you toward your best new year
/That little flame inside of us that’s always yearning to try something new—it’s time to believe that it’s there to be fanned: Believe that we are never too old to visit that place, to try that thing, to take that course, or to change course completely. Pair that with our best hearing in the new year, and it’s “go” time.
Read MoreHow better hearing brings out the best in holiday traditions
/There’s nothing quite like tradition to solidify the holidays in our hearts. Whether our annual big day involves a kitchen-island happy hour before the big feast or boardgames and takeout with our closest friends, holiday traditions lay the foundation for the moments we want to be present for, remember, and enjoy.
Read MoreMy 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how I overcame them
/“I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions that surround hearing aids have followed me throughout my life.”
Read More10 top ways treating hearing loss supports healthy aging
/There is one key decision we can make today that can significantly support our overall wellness as we age—get our hearing tested (regularly) and treat any hearing loss we may have.
Read MoreResearchers find earwax may contain indicators of hidden disorders
/First and foremost, earwax (also called cerumen) maintains and protects the skin inside the ear, preventing damaging elements like dirt and bacteria from getting into the eardrum.
Read MoreHow hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health
/It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious.
Read MoreHear me out: How hearing aids keep me wild, active, and free
/“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.”
Read MoreWhat is listening fatigue and is it treatable?
/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.
Read MoreHow noise pollution can impact our hearing health
/Let’s face it: Sounds are all around us—but it’s those unrelenting or escalating sounds that can impact not only our hearing, but also our overall health.
Read MoreTen dos and don’ts for traveling with hearing aids
/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.
Read MoreTop 3 ways hearing aids can help with tinnitus
/Wearing hearing aids can help divert attention away from tinnitus noise by introducing “new” sounds we have long been deprived of due to hearing loss.
Read MoreExploring 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
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