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#HearingFactFriday: Treating hearing loss is good for relationships

What Aristotle said is true: “Man is by nature a social animal.” Social interactions are...

Posted on: 02/03/2017

Where to buy hearing aids — online or from a hearing healthcare professional?

If you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking about getting hearing aids. You’re...

Posted on: 02/01/2017

Seven sounds that could impact your life

It’s a common refrain: people with hearing loss who finally decide to do something about it, do so...

Posted on: 01/31/2017

#HearingFactFriday: Hearing loss is linked to faster loss of brain tissue

As humans age, many things become inevitable. Our hair will gray. Our skin will wrinkle. And our brains...

Posted on: 01/27/2017

What are the differences in today's hearing aid styles?

There is a wide variety of hearing aid styles available in the market, especially in regards to their size...

Posted on: 01/25/2017

#HearingFactFriday: High fever is one potential cause of hearing loss

Our hearing is a complex system of delicate and interconnected parts. And while it can withstand much, some...

Posted on: 01/20/2017

Tired more than usual? It may be hearing loss.

Do you find yourself low on energy, exhausted after a day of busy interactions, whether at a social or work...

Posted on: 01/17/2017

#HearingFactFriday: 15 percent of adults report trouble hearing

Data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and...

Posted on: 01/13/2017

All Ears: What’s the difference between a cochlear implant and a hearing aid?

Got a question about hearing loss or hearing aids? One of our on-staff Starkey audiologists is all ears....

Posted on: 01/12/2017

Hearing aid memories: What they are and when to use them

Open up a hearing aid brochure or visit a hearing aid manufacturer’s website, and you’ll likely...

Posted on: 01/11/2017

#HearingFactFriday: Treating hearing loss positively impacts sociability

If you’ve been following our #HearingFactFriday blogs for the past year — or have done any...

Posted on: 01/06/2017

Beating the dinner din — five dining out tips for people with hearing loss

Does it seem that, over the years, restaurants have been getting louder and louder? It’s not your...

Posted on: 01/04/2017

Father Time's New Year's Health Advice

Happy New Year! Ready to make good on your hearing health resolutions? Start today with our free online...

Posted on: 01/01/2017

All Ears: Aren't all hearing aids wireless?

Got a question about hearing loss or hearing aids? One of our on-staff Starkey audiologists is all ears....

Posted on: 12/06/2016

The difference between "normal" hearing vs hearing with hearing aids

Our ears are miraculous creations! They are formed early in our development process and are comprised of...

Posted on: 11/29/2016

#HearingFactFriday: Veterans commonly suffer from tinnitus

Tinnitus is the number one disability among veterans. According to Military.com, in 2015 over 150,000...

Posted on: 11/11/2016

All Ears: What should I do if my hearing aids don’t seem to be working?

Got a question about hearing loss or hearing aids? One of our on-staff Starkey audiologists is all ears. ...

Posted on: 11/08/2016

How to clean your hearing aids

Cleaning your hearing aids is important and following the above steps will help ensure a longer hearing aid...

Posted on: 11/02/2016

All Ears: How long should my hearing aids last?