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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10 dos and don’ts for communicating with someone with hearing loss

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Whether your loved one is in the early days of adapting to new hearing aids or still thinking about getting their hearing tested, one of the best things you can do for them—and for your relationship—is to support their hearing needs when you communicate with one another.

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How hearing aids can protect against age-related health issues

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By getting help with our hearing loss sooner rather than later, we can keep our brains active, engaged, and processing sound—whether it’s our conversation with a dinner companion, an instruction from our community education teacher, or the hum of our refrigerator.

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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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Hey, Men—here’s why it’s important to prioritize your hearing health

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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.

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Using hormone therapy in late menopause heightens hearing loss risk

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Women in menopause commonly experience physical and emotional symptoms that can impact sleep, energy levels, and emotional health.

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