Hearing Loss

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...