Top 5 traits of healthy aging—achievable through better hearing

It’s a time when we celebrate the positive aspects of growing older. And believe it or not, there are lots—everything from gaining a greater acceptance of ourselves to acquiring wisdom from our life experiences.

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Hey, Men—here’s why it’s important to prioritize your hearing health

In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey, Justin Osmond—who was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids since he was two years old—talks to men about the importance of prioritizing their hearing health during Men’s Health Month, already in progress.

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Where is the best place to get hearing aids?

Today, your options have gotten more complicated, with online-only retailers, big-box stores and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids you can buy at places like Walgreens and CVS. Here’s the thing, though—seeing a hearing care professional is still the best way to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids. Let us explain why.

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Severe hearing loss worsens loneliness, study shows

If you read this blog often, you may be aware that hearing loss can play a big role in increasing our risk of social isolation. But did you know that the severity of your hearing loss could directly correlate to how bad your loneliness is? It’s true, according to today’s latest hearing fact.

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It'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.

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