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 MoreWhy Starkey is trusted by these surprising individuals living with hearing loss
/Here are three well-known celebrities who sat down with Starkey to discuss their hearing journeys—from the moments they knew they needed treatment for hearing loss, to the newfound joys they’re experiencing through Starkey hearing innovation.
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
/In the past, there was no other option but to buy hearing aid batteries by the bulk to keep hearing aids operating—and deal with the worry of running out of power mid-conversation or when you needed it most. Not anymore.
Read MoreHow poor cardiovascular health can affect the progression of hearing loss
/Taking into consideration hearing loss’ impact as a chronic condition for aging adults, researchers felt little was known about the incidence or the “natural history” of hearing loss. For this reason, they developed a study that would investigate the occurrence of hearing loss over 25 years and determine the factors associated with it.
Read MoreHow better hearing can benefit women's overall health
/By maintaining cognitive health through your best hearing, you can continue to learn new skills, manage your emotions, and solve problems, as you age.
Read MoreTop 7 ways to participate in Better Hearing Month
/Hearing plays an essential role in our ability to communicate plus maintain our relationships, self-confidence, independence, brain health, and beyond.
Read MoreStress Awareness Month spotlight: How tinnitus can impact our ability to work
/Now, 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 hearing aids help me stay connected to the people I love
/“Before, I caught parts of conversations. Now, I get to be part of them.”
Read MoreTinnitus Awareness Week spotlight on new predictors for severe tinnitus
/Did you know that factors beyond hearing loss can affect how severely we experience tinnitus? For years, researchers and clinicians have examined the effects of diet and stress on tinnitus intensity.
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 MoreThe best stocking stuffers for hearing aid wearers? Wireless accessories
/Put on your Santa hat and join us on a walk-through of the most innovative, jolly-good wireless hearing aid accessories out there.
Read MoreStudy shows constant stress can affect how we
/Chronic stress can have systemic effects that can negatively impact our day-to-day lives.
Read MoreHow better hearing brings out the best in holiday traditions
/Think about what a significant role our hearing plays in our customs, both in how we experience them and how we remember them—everything from the sizzle of roast turkey to the cheerful tone of music to the merry buzz of conversation and laughter…and beyond. We can’t help but notice that all the “little” things we hear actually bring our traditions to life in a big way.
Read MoreResearch finds biological factors influence hearing sensitivity more than age
/Let’s take a look at the study behind this discovery, how the interesting results came to be, and the reasoning behind them.
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 MoreHow to stay safe in sound this Protect Your Hearing Month
/According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noise exposure to sounds over 85 decibels (dB)—even for a short time in some cases—can cause noise-induced hearing loss.
Read MoreTreating hearing loss may delay dementia for a large number of older adults
/Today’s hearing fact spotlights some of the latest findings to add to the list: A recent study found that hearing loss, from a population perspective, may be accountable for nearly one-third of dementia occurrences in older adults.
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.
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