Hearing Health

This post was originally published by Starkey.com. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the only preventable cause of hearing loss. When exposed to loud sounds, it may feel like you are adjusting to them over time, but your ears and brain, unfortunately, will not. Once you lose your hearing from exposure...

This post was originally published by Starkey.com. Did you know that your heart health is linked to your hearing health? There’s an important connection between your ears and your heart, and neglecting your cardiovascular system could spell trouble for your hearing. Below, Dr. Archelle Georgiou answers common questions on...

This post was originally published by Starkey.com. Did you know…that hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia? The evidence linking hearing loss to an increased risk of developing dementia keeps piling up. One Johns Hopkins study found that people with severe hearing loss are

This post was originally published by Starkey.com. No one ever said starting a new journey was easy, especially when it involves your health. But when it comes to staying connected to the world around you, taking that first step toward maintaining your hearing is one of the best things you...

This post was originally published by Starkey.com. Relationships. Kid dance recitals. That “greatest hits” album your loved one can’t live without. Sometimes the things that matter can take a little extra effort on our part. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it, right? Like better hearing! From meeting your newest born...

This post was originally published by Starkey.com. Approximately 15% (37.5 million) of Americans over the age of 18 report some trouble hearing. (1) Research indicates that only 34% of individuals with self-identified hearing loss currently wear amplification. The rates are not much higher in Europe where, in many countries, hearing aids...

This post was originally published by Starkey.com. According to the American Tinnitus Association, nearly 50 million people in the United States report tinnitus to some degree. That is approximately 15% of the general public. Of those, 20 million report that they suffer from debilitating tinnitus. Additionally, tinnitus is...

This post was originally published by Starkey.com. The signs of hearing loss aren’t always as apparent as chronic pain or other medical issues. Much like vision loss — when a person may begin holding books closer or squinting while driving at night — the signs of hearing...

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? Here are four ways hearing your best can help you age your best. 1. Hearing...

Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the top two leading causes of hearing loss, affecting approximately 40 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Noise-induced hearing loss can happen suddenly, say if you’re exposed to a loud impulse...

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...

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...