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Helping our veterans hear and live better
Veterans Day is an important opportunity to not only show our deep gratitude to those who have served our country, but to highlight the issues that impact them the most. Starkey has the distinct honor of working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to...
Lots of people who have hearing loss don’t admit they do
An interesting thing about hearing loss is that the person who has it is frequently the last to know — or at least late to admit it. It’s others, usually, who notice it first: by a TV that’s played too loud, or because they’re constantly asked to repeat themselves or — in the...
Four ways hearing better can help you age better
We all want to stay healthy and happy as we age. Exercising and eating right are two obvious things we can do to help. But did you know hearing our best has a big impact, too? September is Healthy Aging Month. Here are four ways hearing your best can help...
Made for face masks
Face masks have unequivocally been a good thing when it comes to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. But they present challenges when trying to communicate with others. Especially if you or the person you’re communicating with has hearing loss. Face masks muffle speech and block important lip-reading cues. Both are...
The high cost of untreated hearing loss
Did you know that untreated hearing loss can result in higher healthcare costs over time? There are now many studies that prove it “pays” to have hearing loss treated — not only from a physical standpoint, but from a financial standpoint too! Hearing loss has become a hot topic in the...
Top 5 Benefits to Wearing Hearing Aids
If you’re on the fence about hearing aids, you’re not alone. Hearing loss is a common health condition that affects nearly 50 million Americans according to research supported by the World Health Organization. But contrary to popular belief, hearing loss doesn’t just affect the elderly. A study by Johns Hopkins published...
What is Swimmer's Ear?
Summer is in full effect! And swimmer's ear is serious concern... What is it you may wonder? Swimmer’s ear is an infection found in the outer ear canal, the area that extends from the outer ear (pinna) to the eardrum (tympanic membrane). The medical term for swimmer’s ear is otitis...
Dementia and hearing loss are linked
Hearing loss, and how it impacts the brain as we age, has been the focus of numerous studies. More recently, especially, as medical professionals’ (and the public’s) interest in dementia has increased. One such study, titled “Hearing loss and the risk of dementia in later life,” was published just last...
Is hearing loss affecting your relationships?
If your birthday or wedding anniversary is in February, forgive me in advance for saying this — but there is little to look forward to this month. It’s after the holidays but before spring. And in many parts of the country, it may be the coldest month of...
Hearing loss increases your odds of becoming socially isolated
Social isolation — especially as we age — increases the risk of numerous mental and physical health challenges, including depression, heart disease, abnormal immune systems, and even dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.Social isolation is also a growing epidemic which, according to the former Surgeon General of the United States,...
Can earwax cause hearing loss?
In short, yes, earwax can cause hearing loss. But it doesn’t occur as commonly as one might think. In fact, very few patients who are seen by hearing healthcare professionals have hearing loss that is literally due to excessive earwax (cerumen impaction).More likely, the patient has experienced a...
Are earbuds safe to share?
On a recent flight, I looked around and noticed I was the only passenger who didn’t pack headphones. I had to ask the flight attendant for earbuds, as it seemed everyone else packed their own. I started to wonder if my fellow passengers brought their own earbuds along...