Make the one New Year’s resolution that covers them all
This post originally appeared on Starkey.com Welcome to 2024! Let’s tell it like it is: One of best things about a brand-new year is that it has fresh start written all over it. If you’re like many, you may be reflecting on challenges or “lessons learned” from the past year that...
Balancing volume and duration makes earbud listening safer
This post originally appeared on Starkey.com Whether you love to stream music, podcasts, or a favorite comedy series, there’s no denying that earbuds and headphones play a big part in personalizing our listening experiences. So it’s no wonder that enjoying audio through these accessories appears to be such a popular...
How to keep hearing healthy at the gym
This post originally appeared on Starkey.com Whether you’re a regular gym devotee or planning workout classes for the new year—first off, congrats for making your physical health a priority. And while a fitness center can be a fun and motivating place to do just that, it is also important to...
The Twelve Days of Better Hearing
This post originally appeared on Starkey.com It’s the most wonderful time to hear! And in honor of the magic and wonder of hearing every life moment this festive season and beyond, we’d like to share one of our favorite holiday carols: The Twelve Days of Better Hearing (formerly titled “Happy...
Six ways My Starkey app makes the holidays easier and merrier
Hearing Health, Audiology, Hearing AIds This post originally appeared on Starkey.com In our previous holiday blog, we talked about how better hearing through hearing aids can help bring out the best in your holidays. But did you know there is a complement to your...
Fact: Hearing aids help us hear better and feel better
This post originally appeared on Starkey.com We know that past studies have associated hearing loss with depression and it’s no surprise why: When it’s difficult to hear, it’s difficult to communicate—which can lead to social isolation and eventually, depression. But what makes today’s fact stand out is...
One in five with hearing loss feel lonely and it’s affecting their health
Loneliness has typically been thought of like most other human emotions — fleeting and virtually harmless. While short periods of loneliness may not have negative effects, prolonged loneliness is toxic and increases the risk of dying by 26%. In fact, loneliness is as harmful to your health...
Veterans face more hearing issues than any other health condition
This post originally appeared on Starkey.com As Starkey joins Americans everywhere in giving thanks to those who have served and sacrificed for our country, we believe it is important to raise awareness of the life-changing conditions many servicepeople now live with because of their service. Today’s fact highlights the most prevalent...
Invest in better hearing using spare FSA or HSA funds
This post originally appeared on Starkey.com If you’re like millions of Americans, you probably have leftover money in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Saving Account (HSA) going into the end of the year. Depending on your situation, it might make sense to explore using that money on hearing...