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How to Tell Others About Your Hearing Loss

“It’s noisy in here.” “The wind is really strong.” “Your phone keeps...

Posted on: 08/21/2015

Hearing Loss and Listening Fatigue: Part 1

I have friends who get up at 5 a.m., go to the gym, work eight hours, and party until midnight; they can...

Posted on: 07/27/2015

Should You Wear Earplugs at Night?

Audiologist Joan McKechnie works for UK based Starkey hearing aids vendor HearingDirect.com. Joan is...

Posted on: 07/24/2015

6 Tips for Summer Hearing Aid Care

Summertime is upon us and that means sunny days, warm weather and lots of time spent outside! But for those...

Posted on: 07/01/2015

The Importance of Teaching Kids About Hearing Loss

Hearing loss isn’t something kids learn about in school, so when they come face-to-face with a child...

Posted on: 06/24/2015

How to Clean and Take Care of your Ears

When it comes to taking care of our bodies we know how important it is to exercise regularly, see the...

Posted on: 06/05/2015

Introducing Relax, New Tinnitus Relief App

According to the American Tinnitus Association, about 50 million Americans experience the ringing, buzzing...

Posted on: 05/18/2015

Binaural Benefit: The Importance of Two Hearing Aids

The physical attributes of the human body are largely symmetrical. Humans have two ears, two eyes, two...

Posted on: 05/07/2015

Warning Signs of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition and early signs of hearing loss are...

Posted on: 04/23/2015

Types, Causes and Treatment of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can develop at any age and can be caused by many different factors. But did you know that only...

Posted on: 03/23/2015

Directionality: What Is It and Why Should You Care?

Hearing is an amazing process. At the most basic level, your ears receive sound, which travels down your...

Posted on: 02/23/2015

Do Men and Women Listen Differently?

As an audiologist who has spent countless hours counseling couples before and after hearing aid fittings,...

Posted on: 02/13/2015

Introducing Z Series

We’re excited to announce the debut of our newest product line, Z Series™! Good health is...

Posted on: 01/05/2015

The Important Role Spatial Awareness Plays in Hearing

Have you ever thought about how your brain chooses which sounds to focus on in loud environments like...

Posted on: 09/09/2014

What's Inside a Hearing Aid

Today’s hearing aids are smaller and more powerful than ever before. But don’t let the small...

Posted on: 07/18/2014

The Surprising Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss

“What?” “Huh?” “Pardon me?” “Would you mind repeating what you...

Posted on: 05/23/2014

5 Common Questions About Hearing Aids

The founder of Starkey Hearing Technologies, William F. Austin, explains the importance of hearing in this...

Posted on: 02/07/2014

Simple At-Home Hearing Aid Maintenance Tips

Utilizing simple tools like a tube blower (above) can make the difference in hearing aid life and...

Posted on: 08/27/2013

10 surprising facts about hearing loss

More than 360 million people have disabling hearing loss, according to February 2013 research released by...

Posted on: 05/01/2013

12 questions to ask before buying a hearing aid

Selecting your first hearing aid can be a trying experience. With so many options, brands and styles...

Posted on: 02/21/2013