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#HearingFactFriday: Falling and hearing loss are linked
Falls are some of the most frequent and scary injuries suffered by older adults, and generate billions in...
Posted on: 12/29/2017
#HearingFactFriday: The twelfth day is the loudest day of Christmas
OK, we didn’t scientifically verify this. But even without the sheer volume of drummers (twelve!),...
Posted on: 12/22/2017
All Ears: Can you restore lost hearing?
This question requires one of those “good news, bad news” answers! The bad news is: once...
Posted on: 12/19/2017
#HearingFactFriday: The world is filled with people faking that they can hear fine
Today’s hearing fact isn’t that surprising when you think about it. Most hearing loss is subtle...
Posted on: 12/15/2017
You just got your first pair of hearing aids — now what?
Congratulations on your first set of hearing aids! A wonderful new world of sound awaits you! Keep in mind...
Posted on: 12/13/2017
Be careful what you wish for
Earlier this year, we published a downloadable eBook titled 50 benefits of better hearing. It contained,...
Posted on: 12/12/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss affects 10 percent of the population
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 5 percent of the world’s population — or 360...
Posted on: 12/08/2017
The benefits of binaural hearing
The Greek philosopher, Epictetus, once said “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen...
Posted on: 12/06/2017
Hear the sounds of the season
Make every day from here on out merry and bright by trying Starkey hearing aids risk-free* for 45 days with...
Posted on: 12/05/2017
#HearingFactFriday: It’s not wise to put off hearing loss treatment
We’ve written before about Dr. Frank Lin, one of the world’s leading experts on hearing loss....
Posted on: 12/01/2017
What is a hearing doctor called?
The branch of science that deals with hearing is called audiology. So, technically, a “hearing...
Posted on: 11/29/2017
All Ears: Why do my ears sometimes feel clogged or plugged?
The most common cause for ears to feel clogged or plugged is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Eustachian is...
Posted on: 11/28/2017
10 tips to get more out of your hearing aid batteries
Hearing aids are getting more and more advanced. With all the extra processing power and new features in...
Posted on: 11/22/2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to hear
Singing along to your favorite holiday songs. Watching “Frosty,” “It’s a Wonderful...
Posted on: 11/21/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Being young has its benefits
There’s a good chance, as you hit your 50s, that you’ll have to deal with age-related hearing...
Posted on: 11/17/2017
The journey of a thousand miles begins with, wait, what was that?
Some environments aren’t very conducive to hearing easily. Busy restaurants. Loud sporting events....
Posted on: 11/14/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss is common among U.S. veterans
It should come as no surprise that hearing loss and tinnitus are two of the most common medical issues...
Posted on: 11/10/2017
All Ears: How can I help a loved one who has hearing loss?
Got a question about hearing loss or hearing aids? One of our on-staff Starkey audiologists is all ears....
Posted on: 11/07/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Most people are satisfied with their hearing aids
Until you’ve tried hearing aids, it’s tempting to assume they might not really help or do you...
Posted on: 11/03/2017
Fido can hear you, but is he really listening?
We love our pets. According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent $55.7 billion in 2013...