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How a hearing aid became one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2019

What does it take to get named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Inventions of 2019? According to TIME,...

Posted on: 01/08/2020

#HearingFactFriday: Even subtle hearing loss can alter the brain function of young adults

In 2018, assistant professor Yune Lee and his research team at Ohio State University monitored the brain...

Posted on: 01/03/2020

Resolve to hear better and live better in 2020!

At Starkey, we firmly believe that to hear better is to live better. That’s why we put it in our...

Posted on: 12/31/2019

#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss increases your risk of social isolation

According to the former Surgeon General, social isolation is a growing epidemic that is associated with a...

Posted on: 12/20/2019

Five reasons why you should not ignore hearing loss

Does this sound familiar? Either you or someone you know is just starting to deal with hearing loss. But...

Posted on: 12/18/2019

#HearingFactFriday: Hearing tests are a smart part of any health regimen

Most adults — as part of their health regimen — schedule regular checkups with their doctors,...

Posted on: 12/06/2019

All Ears: How do hearing aids work?

Great question! A hearing aid is a small electronic device that is worn in or behind the ear(s) to assist...

Posted on: 12/04/2019

Cognition, hearing loss and how Livio AI hearing aids can help!

Research surrounding the correlation between hearing loss and cognition is immense and still growing. For...

Posted on: 12/03/2019

Over the river and through the security checkpoint

Certain environments are not conducive to hearing easily. Loud sporting events. Busy restaurants. Places...

Posted on: 11/26/2019

#HearingFactFriday: A lot of people pretend they can hear just fine

Today’s hearing fact isn’t surprising when you think about it. Most hearing loss is subtle and...

Posted on: 11/15/2019

#HearingFactFriday: City living is hard on your hearing

Last year, The Atlantic published an article about noise pollution titled, “City Noise Might Be...

Posted on: 11/08/2019

Reimagining what a hearing aid can do

Have you heard about our Livio AI hearing aid yet? First introduced in August 2018, it’s been getting...

Posted on: 11/06/2019

#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss impacts memory and comprehension

Readers of the publication Trends in Neurosciences will already know today’s fact. For the other 99.9...

Posted on: 11/01/2019

Happy Halloween!

Here's to a safe, fun and happy Halloween! Join our community of Starkey Blog subscribers Want a week's...

Posted on: 10/30/2019

#HearingFactFriday: Too few people follow good hearing protection practices

Exposure to sounds 85 decibels (dB) and above is all it takes to damage your hearing. A food blender is 88...

Posted on: 10/25/2019

All Ears: Is there a way I can help a loved one who has hearing loss?

We know that, left untreated, hearing loss can negatively affect our quality of life. Studies link...

Posted on: 10/23/2019

#HearingFactFriday: Loud noise is bad for your heart (and hearing)

If you thought last week’s Hearing Fact Friday was niche, today’s gives it a run for its money....

Posted on: 10/18/2019

#HearingFactFriday: Some industries are more hazardous to your hearing than others

Here’s a niche fact for National Protect Your Hearing Month that isn’t much of a surprise:...

Posted on: 10/11/2019

#HearingFactFriday: A lot of people have noise-induced hearing loss

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) devoted one of their Vital Signs™ newsletters to...

Posted on: 10/04/2019

Four common places where you should protect your hearing

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. This month-long campaign is a great reminder that...

Posted on: 10/03/2019