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What is a hearing doctor called?
The branch of science that deals with hearing is called audiology. So, technically, a “hearing...
Posted on: 11/29/2017
All Ears: Why do my ears sometimes feel clogged or plugged?
The most common cause for ears to feel clogged or plugged is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Eustachian is...
Posted on: 11/28/2017
10 tips to get more out of your hearing aid batteries
Hearing aids are getting more and more advanced. With all the extra processing power and new features in...
Posted on: 11/22/2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to hear
Singing along to your favorite holiday songs. Watching “Frosty,” “It’s a Wonderful...
Posted on: 11/21/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Being young has its benefits
There’s a good chance, as you hit your 50s, that you’ll have to deal with age-related hearing...
Posted on: 11/17/2017
The journey of a thousand miles begins with, wait, what was that?
Some environments aren’t very conducive to hearing easily. Busy restaurants. Loud sporting events....
Posted on: 11/14/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss is common among U.S. veterans
It should come as no surprise that hearing loss and tinnitus are two of the most common medical issues...
Posted on: 11/10/2017
All Ears: How can I help a loved one who has hearing loss?
Got a question about hearing loss or hearing aids? One of our on-staff Starkey audiologists is all ears....
Posted on: 11/07/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Most people are satisfied with their hearing aids
Until you’ve tried hearing aids, it’s tempting to assume they might not really help or do you...
Posted on: 11/03/2017
Fido can hear you, but is he really listening?
We love our pets. According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent $55.7 billion in 2013...
Posted on: 11/01/2017
Wrap on. Wrap off.
Starkey Hearing Technologies wishes you a safe, fun and happy Halloween! Join our community of Starkey...
Posted on: 10/30/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss can lead to scary stuff
In a 2015 study that investigated the association between hearing loss and mortality, researchers from...
Posted on: 10/27/2017
Hearing loss coping strategies: Only one is worth it
I’ve been there before, lip reading, cupping my ears, ensuring I sit as close to the front row (or in...
Posted on: 10/24/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Noise-induced hearing loss is pervasive — and preventable
In a blog post published just last year, Adele Sandberg, founder of Ear Peace — a non-profit...
Posted on: 10/20/2017
Four hearing help tips for fall
Along with the cooler weather and the leaves changing colors, fall comes with an assortment of exciting new...
Posted on: 10/17/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Most people let their hearing loss go untreated
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), of all the...
Posted on: 10/13/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Treating hearing loss has positive mental health benefits
Research “hearing loss” on the internet, and it won’t take long to run across an article...
Posted on: 10/06/2017
Tech Tip: "Just Talk" vs SurfLink microphone when using SurfLink Mobile
Got a technical question about your Starkey Hearing Technologies hearing aids or accessories? Erik Miles,...
Posted on: 10/04/2017
The secret to staying happy and healthy
Open any magazine and you’re bound to find an article on how to turn back the hands of time. Posts on...
Posted on: 10/03/2017
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss is not good to ignore
Two weeks ago, we discussed how common age-related hearing loss is, especially for people over 65. And...