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#HearingFactFriday: Untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive issues
Several years’ worth of research from numerous institutions has linked untreated hearing loss to a...
Posted on: 03/23/2018
Can hearing aids hurt my ears?
After purchasing a new pair of shoes, you no doubt notice that the shoes feel stiff or snug. Typically,...
Posted on: 03/21/2018
What are the best earplugs for concerts?
How exciting is it when you are standing in a crowd chatting with your friends, waiting in anticipation and...
Posted on: 03/20/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Johns Hopkins study links hearing loss and dementia
A 2011 study by Johns Hopkins Medicine and the National Institute on Aging found that adults with hearing...
Posted on: 03/16/2018
Cognitive decline & hearing loss: is there a link?
Hearing loss is one of the most common health concerns in the world. An estimated two-thirds of adults over...
Posted on: 03/14/2018
Side by side, sisters hear better together
The relationship between sisters is quite unique. Your sister is your first best friend. Someone who...
Posted on: 03/13/2018
#HearingFactFriday: MRIs show hearing loss has an effect on the brain
You’ve probably heard or read it before — we “hear” with our brain, not our ears....
Posted on: 03/09/2018
All Ears: What is low-frequency hearing loss?
Low-frequency hearing loss is most often related to “conductive” hearing loss that occurs with...
Posted on: 03/07/2018
How does hearing loss affect relationships?
Wife: “He’s been ignoring me for years.” Husband: “She needs to speak...
Posted on: 03/06/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Good communication is key to good relationships
It’s well established that communication and listening are cornerstones to successful relationships...
Posted on: 03/02/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Hypertension can increase your chances of hearing loss
A 2013 study of 45-64 year old adults sought to determine if there was an association between hypertension...
Posted on: 02/23/2018
First Person: Hearing aids help solidify a bond between a grandfather and granddaughter
Today on our blog we are excited to share Dr. Yaakov Levi’s story. Dr. Levi is a university professor...
Posted on: 02/21/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Wearing hearing aids can improve relationships
Hearing aid wearers regularly reach out to us to share stories of why they got Starkey hearing aids and how...
Posted on: 02/16/2018
An app to find the perfect date-night venue
What’s your biggest complaint about dining out? Is it bad service? High prices? Overcrowding? If you...
Posted on: 02/14/2018
Why it’s important to check your hearing regularly
We are all concerned about our health and well-being! Benjamin Franklin once said “An ounce of...
Posted on: 02/13/2018
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing health and heart health are linked
Key to good hearing is having a healthy auditory system. And key to a healthy auditory system is sufficient...
Posted on: 02/09/2018
Relationship Advice 101: Listen
You don’t have to be a therapist to know how important listening and communicating are to marriages,...
Posted on: 02/08/2018
The rechargeable hearing technology you’ve been waiting for
Close your eyes and imagine the perfect hearing aid. Are you picturing something small? Something sleek...
Posted on: 02/06/2018
All Ears: Why can’t I wear an invisible hearing aid?
This January, we’re updating and republishing some of our most popular blogs from the past three...
Posted on: 01/30/2018
#HearingFactFriday: People usually do what their doctors recommend
Nowadays, we don’t seem to go to a restaurant or pick a movie or choose vacation lodging without...