How hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health

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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.

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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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Who should you see for your hearing loss?

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If you’ve been experiencing hearing loss and wondering who you should see to treat it, you’re definitely not alone. After all, just as there are several different providers to consider for vision issues (optometrist, ophthalmologist, or optician) there are various hearing care professionals to choose from when it comes to hearing care.

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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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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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Six dos and don’ts for wearing hearing aids in winter

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Wintertime—especially if you live in a place where it gets bitterly cold—can be tough on a lot of things: our automobiles, our fingers and toes, and our psyche. But it doesn’t have to be tough on our hearing aids…

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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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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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