Using hormone therapy in late menopause heightens hearing loss risk
/Women in menopause commonly experience physical and emotional symptoms that can impact sleep, energy levels, and emotional health.
Read MoreIt's time to spring clean your hearing aids
/Imagine what this could mean to your spring: Listening to the return of nature’s best sounds, such as birds chirping and melted waters lapping; taking in the relaxing rhythmic crunch of gravel beneath your feet on a morning stroll; participating in conversations with loved ones over that first alfresco lunch; or cheering for a homerun by your favorite little leaguer. The list goes on.
Read MoreSocial isolation named an urgent health threat
/Thankfully, hearing aids can be a life-changing solution for hearing loss and aloneness alike. But before we dig into that, let’s explore today’s fact in greater detail.
Read MoreBetter hearing continues to be easier than ever with Genesis AI
/Addressing your hearing needs just like your brain would, Genesis AI uses Neuro Sound Technology to "fill in the gaps" where hearing is impaired. This helps you hear missed sounds quickly and accurately. Repeating this process up to 80 million times per hour, Genesis AI ensures you can hear better anywhere, any activity—without having to do anything.
Read MoreMusicians and tinnitus are a common duet, study shows
/Awareness is the first step to protecting your hearing from the noise exposure that often leads to tinnitus. But before we examine the next steps you can take to safeguard your hearing, let’s dig into the study that brought about today’s fact to begin with.
Read MoreLove can conquer hearing loss in relationships
/A recent study documented some of the most distinct communication difficulties and the aftermath that came between couples as a result of the untreated hearing loss.
Read MoreTinnitus more likely as we age
/If it turns out you have tinnitus caused by age-related or noise-induced hearing loss, wearing hearing aids can be a big help with improving your symptoms.
Read MoreHeads up—hearing loss linked to brain shrinkage
/After examining MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans of all the participants, the researchers found that those with untreated hearing loss from the start of the study had accelerated rates of brain shrinkage compared to those with normal hearing.
Read More1 in 4 who have hearing damage are unaware of it
/“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.
Read MoreGetting used to new hearing aids: A how-to guide
/Congratulations! You’ve got your new hearing aids and taken that first step towards hearing better and living better. So, what’s next?
Read MoreThis just in—wearing hearing aids may help you live longer
/The goal of the study was to find out if treating hearing loss with hearing aids could increase the likelihood of living longer. The people who wore hearing aids regularly had a nearly 25 percent reduced risk of early death compared to those who didn’t wear hearing aids regularly or at all.
Read MoreMake the one New Year's resolution that covers them all
/Think about all the best New Year’s resolutions you could make—and actually achieve—with the power of better hearing though hearing aids.
Read MoreBalancing volume and duration makes earbud listening safe
/When you use these personal listening accessories for listening at a volume that’s too loud and for too long, you run the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Read MoreHow to keep hearing healthy at the gym
/You may not even notice the high noise levels at first, amongst the upbeat, high-tempo pop music that often fills the background of the main gym. Or the cheerful yet commanding voice of your headset-wielding workout instructor. Both of which, are often blaring.
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of Better Hearing
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From the oohs and ahhs of gift-opening to the giggles of your favorite little elves, you won’t miss a moment during family gatherings with the ability to distinguish words more naturally, plus hear soft sounds without distracting noise.
Read MoreSix ways My Starkey app makes the holidays easier and merrier
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Whether you’re shopping for gifts at the local mall or taking a break at your favorite cafe, My Starkey can help you maintain your best hearing with features that allow you to adjust your hearing aid settings plus customize them for places you frequent.
Read MoreFact: Hearing aids help us hear better and feel better
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People who obtained hearing aids within the three years after being diagnosed with hearing loss had decreased rates of depression (in addition to lower frequencies of dementia and falls) versus those who did not receive hearing aids.
Read MoreLet better hearing bring out the best in your holidays
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Better hearing plays an important part in the holiday season, whether we’re out tackling our holiday to-do lists or trying to hold conversations at festive gatherings. That’s why there is no better time than right now—before the jingle-bell bustle—to get our hearing tested and begin treating any hearing loss we may have.
Read MoreVeterans face more hearing issues than any other health condition
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An Asian woman in a U.S. Army uniform sits with her hands folded on the step of a dark brown front door.
Read MoreInvest in better hearing using spare FSA or HSA funds
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Depending on your situation, it might make sense to explore using that money on hearing aids, as they are eligible expenses under most plans.
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