Hearing Health

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This post originally appeared on Starkey.com Whether you are a musician, music fan, or simply enjoy fascinating expert findings, today’s fact may perk up your ears: Why would classical musicians be more likely to have hearing loss than rock ‘n roll artists? After all, classical music is not normally played...

This post originally appeared on Starkey.com When you think about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), it’s natural to immediately associate the condition with exposure to loud events or activities like concerts, fireworks, and hunting. However, today’s fact is an important reminder of how prominent the risk of NIHL can be in...

This post originally appeared on Starkey.com It’s no secret that hearing aids are essential for helping those of us with hearing loss hear to the best of our ability. But because hearing loss is complex and different for everyone, sometimes—even with our hearing aids in—certain listening situations may continue to...

This post originally appeared on Starkey.com. Who knew hearing aids had the power to change the world? Today’s fact underscores the vital role hearing aids can play in the prevention of dementia. According to the renowned Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care, dementia has become “the greatest global challenge...

This post originally appeared on Starkey.com Having a family member or friend with untreated hearing loss can be a tough situation to navigate. You may be experiencing frustration over having to repeat things to them during conversations, or concern over them losing connection with family at gatherings. Your loved one, meanwhile,...