Hearing Blog

Today’s fact headlining the lack of hearing screenings at routine doctor exams may surprise you—or not. If you’re surprised: It’s probably because you’ve been keeping up with the mounting research that strongly links hearing loss with dementia, cognitive decline, depression, loneliness, and falls. If you’re not surprised: You may be familiar with the current state of shorter appointments in the U.S. and let’s […]

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Today’s fact raises awareness of two of the biggest detriments of hearing loss—loneliness and social isolation. And they are not a huge surprise, when you think about it: Humans are social creatures, and when hearing, communicating, and interacting become more challenging due to hearing loss, it’s naturally easier to decline invitations, ship and transact online, and just […]

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Just when you thought Starkey’s hearing technology had reached the summit of possibility for hearing aid wearers everywhere, we top it with a hearing aid that takes better hearing and living to a whole new level. Introducing all new Edge Al. From its pure, clean sound and dependable durability to its multiple health, wellness and […]

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Not sure if you have hearing loss? That’s not uncommon. Hearing loss symptoms are subtle and typically emerge slowly. It frequently takes years for people to realize they have hearing loss.  Also, we simply don’t test our hearing enough. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that “less than half of adults who […]

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Mild hearing loss is anything but mild. In fact, mild is a bit of a misnomer, especially when it comes to hearing loss. According to audiologists and hearing specialists, someone with mild hearing loss is unable to hear sounds quieter than 25 dB. However, any hearing loss threshold between 26-40 dB is classified as mild […]

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It’s no secret that treating hearing loss with hearing aids gives us the life-changing benefit of never missing a moment. But this just in: A brand-new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity Journal has revealed that hearing aids may also be life-lengthening—by nearly 25 percent. While the study had us at “live longer,” we wanted to know more and thought you […]

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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 look after your hearing health while you’re there. Here’s why: noise exposure. […]

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“I can hear fine.” If you ever found yourself feeling this sentiment, you’re not alone. And if you ever found out you were wrong about it, take heart—you’re in good company. Today’s fact is an important reminder of not only how prevalent hearing loss is, but also how difficult it can be to detect. On […]

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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 for health and social care in the 21st century”. But by […]

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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 our daily lives—and that includes where you work. 1 in 4 […]

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