Hearing Health and Wellness
6 signs you may need to get your hearing tested
Knowing whether you have hearing loss isn’t always as obvious as chronic pain or other medical...
Hearing Protection
7 common activities that may cause hearing loss
Noises are all around us. Some are pleasant, like birds chirping in the park. Some are harsh, like a...
Hearing Health and Wellness
6 signs you may need to get your hearing tested
Knowing whether you have hearing loss isn’t always as obvious as chronic pain or other medical...
Hearing Protection
7 common activities that may cause hearing loss
Noises are all around us. Some are pleasant, like birds chirping in the park. Some are harsh, like a...
Hearing Aids
Be there for it all with Omega AI+—Starkey’s best hearing aids yet
No one understands better than Starkey that choosing to treat your hearing loss is choosing to be there for...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Care that makes a difference for Norma and her family
When one of 99-year-old Norma Eagle’s hearing aids stopped working, her family needed help...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Ella Keyte’s experience with Omega AI on Mount Kilimanjaro
Meet Ella Keyte! People who wear Starkey hearing technology don’t let hearing loss stand in the way...
Hearing Health and Wellness
4 reasons why it’s important to treat hearing loss early
Welcome to Healthy Aging Month—a time when we celebrate the positives of aging (think greater...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Five things people with hearing loss wish everyone else knew
In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey, Justin Osmond (who was born with a severe-to-profound...
Hearing Aids
5 ways streaming has made hearing with hearing aids even better
If there ever was a solution that has helped us maintain better hearing no matter where we are or what we...
Hearing Aids
More than a repair: Helping a family stay connected when it mattered most
When Andy Sinclair asked us to help repair his 97-year-old mum’s hearing aid, our team knew there was...
Hearing Aids
Stay connected in more places with Starkey’s Auracast™ assistant
Anyone who has worn their hearing aids for some time probably remembers the days when it was difficult to...
Hearing Health and Wellness
5 ways better hearing can make summer more enjoyable
Summer is here and you can hear it in the air: Nature playing its seasonal symphony of chirping birds,...
Hearing Protection
Noise pollution named among risk factors for cardiovascular disease
It’s no secret that excessive noise can have a detrimental effect on hearing, but did you know it can...
Hearing Aids
How to troubleshoot your hearing aids yourself—using the My Starkey app
Hearing aids sounding a little off? Need a simple tweak to a program? Whether you’re navigating the...
Hearing Aids
How rechargeable hearing aids work—and why they may be right for you
What’s not to love about that feeling of being “covered”—or having one less thing...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Bridging the silence: A father, a child, and the gift of hearing each other
In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey, Justin Osmond (who was born with a severe-to-profound...
Hearing Aids
Stephen Brown is a runner and Genesis AI wearer.
Stephen Brown is a runner and Genesis AI wearer. Recently, he spoke with us about his hearing loss...
Hearing Aids
"It's no exaggeration to say Starkey Hearing Aid changed my life."
Comedian Steve Day talks about the impact Starkey Hearing Aids have had on his life and how the new Evolv...
For Audiology Students
Hearing loss is not going away
Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that 465 million people around the world have...
Hearing Aids
It’s the most wonderful time to hear!
Singing along to your favourite holiday songs. Watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”,...
Hearing Aids
Caring for hearing aids in winter
Winter — especially in places where it gets bitterly cold — can be tough on a lot of things....
Hearing Health and Wellness
Your hearing is worth protecting
Feeling invincible. It’s standard operating procedure when you’re young. And while it leads to...
Hearing Aids
Treating hearing loss may prevent nearly 5 million dementia cases
If you’re a regular reader of the Starkey blog, you know we write a lot about hearing loss and its...
Hearing Aids
Untreated hearing loss leads to higher healthcare costs
For those who need convincing that hearing aids are worth the investment, today’s hearing statistic...
Hearing Aids
Hard time hearing in noise? Here’s why
There are many signs of hearing loss — but one of the first signs that your hearing is going is if...
Hearing Protection
Protect Your Hearing Month
You know that when a cause has an entire month dedicated to it, it must be important. For years, October...
Hearing Aids
Hearing aid perception vs. reality
Hearing and sight are arguably our two most important senses (despite taste getting a lot of attention...
Hearing Aids
Hearing care services help boost hearing aid satisfaction
A little over a month ago, we explained why the best place to buy hearing aids has always been and probably...
Hearing Aids
Hear better — age better
We all want to stay healthy and happy as we age, don’t we? And we all know many of the obvious ways...
Hearing Aids
Wearing hearing aids can be good for cognitive health
Research by institutions, including Johns Hopkins Medicine, has linked cognitive decline and even dementia...
Hearing Aids
5 things to expect at your first hearing appointment
OK, you’ve finally decided to go in and get your hearing tested. Whatever your reasons for doing it...
Hearing Aids
Rechargeable hearing aids are the best
Of all the innovations and advancements made recently in hearing aid technology — and there have been...
Hearing Aids
Physical activity is associated with reduced risk of hearing loss in women
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. examined 20 years’ worth of health...
Hearing Aids
Hearing loss treatment and the role it plays in preventing dementia
A 2017 study, conducted by The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care, called...
Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can lead to social isolation
Loneliness and social isolation have been getting their fair share of attention lately. For good reason....
Hearing Aids
Three of the most common hearing loss questions and their answers
If you’re like us, you like to get to the bottom of any ailment you have. When you know what the...
Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are linked to delayed diagnosis of numerous negative health conditions
There’s a reason we’re confident when, at Starkey, we say “Hear Better – Live...
Hearing Aids
Encouraging a loved one with hearing loss to seek help
It’s been proven that — left untreated — hearing loss can have a negative effect on our...
Hearing Aids
How to know if you have hearing loss
Not sure if you have hearing loss? That’s not uncommon. Hearing loss symptoms are subtle and...
Hearing Aids
Justin Osmond on the advice he’d give to someone debating getting hearing aids
In this, his fifth blog written exclusively for Starkey, Justin Osmond — who was born with a...
Hearing Aids
The best place to get hearing aids
Until recently, if you wanted to be treated for hearing loss or get hearing aids, you had one choice...
Hearing Aids
Brodie is heading to Tokyo with Team GB!
Brodie Williams has been a keen swimmer since the age of 4, but he has suffered from ear problems, which...
Hearing Aids
Everything you need to know about swimmer’s ear
Summer is upon us and now, more than ever, we’re looking forward to enjoying outdoor activities...
Hearing Aids
Hearing loss can lead to more accidental injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accidental or unintentional injury...
Hearing Aids
Tackle your hearing loss this Men’s Health Month
Admit it, if you’re a man, you know why there was a need to devote an entire month to men’s...
Hearing Aids
Why hearing aid stigma is no longer a thing (mostly)
Fewer than 20 percent of people with hearing loss obtain treatment. So why the disparity between the large...
Hearing Aids
Men’s dementia risks increase with hearing loss
Plenty of studies over numerous years have linked untreated hearing loss to an increased risk for dementia...
Hearing Aids
Justin Osmond on life with his hearing aids in vs. out
In his fourth of six blogs written exclusively for Starkey, Justin Osmond — who was born with a...
Hearing Aids
12 reasons you should test your hearing
May is Better Hearing Month — and this Better Hearing Month is all about reconnecting with friends,...
Hearing Aids
Reconnect during this Better Hearing Month
It’s been a long year, hasn’t it? Last Better Hearing Month, we were rookies when it came to...
Hearing Aids
Could earwax be causing your hearing loss?
Since earwax seems to be a popular topic these days (don’t ask us why, but earwax cleaning videos are...
Hearing Aids
Hearing aids may positively effect the rates of cognitive decline
Today’s hearing fact makes for a rare good news/bad news/good news blog. The first good news is that...
Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are more tortoise than hare
We’re a society that demands quick results and instant gratification. It’s how we came to have...
Hearing Aids
Justin Osmond on why hearing health is essential
In the third of six blogs he’s writing exclusively for Starkey, Justin Osmond — who was born...
Hearing Loss
Why can’t I hear well in the car?
When people find out I’m an audiologist, they’ll often ask me some version of the following:...
Hearing Aids
Regular hearing checkups are a good idea
If you’re proactive about your health and well-being — and more of us are today than ever...
Hearing Aids
Why two hearing aids are better than one
Ok, try this: Cover one eye with your hand and look around. Notice how clarity, depth perception and...
Hearing Aids
How loud for how long is key to avoiding noise-induced hearing damage
Exposure to loud noise is the second leading cause of hearing loss — after aging. It’s also one...
Hearing Aids
12 reasons to get Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids
If you’ve been holding out on getting hearing aids because you were waiting for something that...
For Audiology Students
How to properly clean your ears
Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is key to a healthy ear. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria,...
Hearing Aids
Justin Osmond on what he likes about wearing Livio Edge AI hearing aids
In his second of six blogs written exclusively for Starkey, Justin Osmond — who was born with a...
Hearing Aids
What to do if you think you have hearing loss
Most people who have hearing loss aren’t born with it. Instead, hearing loss creeps up on us over...
For Audiology Students
Starkey’s Livio AI Hearing Aids Outperform Other Step-Counting Devices in New Study
American Journal of Audiology releases data showing efficacy of Livio AI in tracking step count Livio AI...
Hearing Aids
Should you get a hearing test?
Do you ever feel like the people you’re talking to are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you...
Hearing Aids
More than one in 20 people has disabling hearing loss
How many friends do you have on social media? 50? 100? More? Well, if you apply today’s hearing fact...
Hearing Aids
Tips for getting used to wearing new hearing aids
OK, think back to a year or so ago. Remember when you would go to a matinee and then after, when it ended...
Hearing Loss
Why are my ears blocked?
If you’ve ever flown, you most likely know the sensation of your ears plugging up. Irritating, right?...
Hearing Aids
Justin Osmond on how hearing aids have changed over the years
Justin Osmond was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids since he...
Hearing Aids
Can lost hearing be restored?
The quick and frank answer to the question, “Can lost hearing be restored?” is no, once hearing...
Hearing Aids
Everything you need to know about tinnitus
For those who’ve been living with tinnitus, you undoubtedly know more than you care to about this...
Hearing Aids
Is hearing loss a symptom of COVID-19?
Over the last few months, treatments for coronavirus have continued to evolve and emerge. While data on the...
Hearing Aids
It’s better to deal with hearing loss earlier rather than later
A 2020 New York Times article headlined “Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Dementia?” covers a lot...
Hearing Aids
Charlotte's Story - Hearing Loss to Team GB
As hearing better and living better is what motivates us at Starkey, we love to receive positive stories...
Hearing Aids
Tinnitus can be relentless
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — but any time a subject gets an entire week...
Hearing Aids
Too few hearing aid wearers take advantage of available services
We all agree that hearing aids are an investment — in our health, happiness, relationships and,...
Hearing Loss
Loneliness is not good for your health
Maybe it’s been this way for a while and we just didn't notice, but loneliness is getting a lot of...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Livio Edge AI wins prestigious CES Technology Award
Before we design, engineer or even add features to our hearing technology, we ask ourselves one simple...
Hearing Aids
If you’re in your 80s, you probably have hearing loss
Surprise, surprise — the older we get, the greater the odds we’ll have hearing loss. At least...
Hearing Loss
How to properly clean your ears
Cerumen, commonly known as earwax, is key to a healthy ear. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria,...
Hearing Aids
Should you get a hearing test?
Do you ever feel like the people you’re talking to are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you...
Hearing Aids
Video conferencing tips for those with hearing loss this festive period (and beyond)
Face masks are now an everyday accessory, “staying in” is the new “going out,” and...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing loss is strongly linked to loneliness
Loneliness has been called both an "epidemic" and "public health crisis" — and that was before...
Hearing Aids
Hearing during the festive period
Staying connected to family and friends has never felt more important than it has in 2020. Nor has it been...
Hearing Aids
One in five with hearing loss feel lonely and it’s affecting their health
Loneliness has typically been thought of like most other human emotions — fleeting and virtually...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Golf and hearing loss: why golf is a great sport for the hearing impaired
Jordan Fuller, over at Golf Influence, explains why golf is a perfect pastime for people with hearing...
Hearing Aids
Four everyday places that are louder than you think
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, making it a good time to be extra cognizant of the noises...
Hearing Health and Wellness
The hearing aid that detects falls and sends alerts
If you’re an older adult — or care for someone who is — falling is likely high on your...
Hearing Aids
Protect Your Hearing Month
When a cause has an entire month dedicated to it, you know it must be important. For years, October has...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing aids made for face masks
Face masks have unequivocally been a good thing when it comes to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19....
Hearing Aids
Our best hearing aid just got better
Our Livio AI hearing aids have been the industry’s most talked about hearing aids since they were...
Hearing Aids
Emma Faye Rudkin, the "hearing aid fairy"
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of face masks to stop the spread of the virus has created even greater...
Hearing Aids
Did you know that hearing better can help you age better?
We all want to stay healthy and happy as we age. Exercising and eating right are two obvious things we can...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Stick it in your ear — why a hearing aid is a great place to put a fitness tracker
Health and fitness trackers are now commonplace in our digital lives. As we strive to stay healthier and...
Hearing Aids
Your chances of having hearing loss increase with age
Is anyone really surprised that the older we get, the more likely it is we’ll lose our hearing? Not...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Distance learning tips for children with hearing loss
At Starkey, we understand the stress and anxiety many parents face when it comes to supporting children...
Hearing Aids
Noise-induced hearing loss in teens is on the rise. Here’s how to prevent it!
As the mother of two teenagers and an audiologist, I’ve always been hyperaware of noise-induced...
Hearing Aids
Hearing loss and dementia are linked
Over a number of years, the Lancet Report has conducted research into people living with dementia, with the...
Hearing Aids
Most restaurants are really loud
When you’re out to eat, many things can make or break your dining experience. The wait could be long....
Tinnitus
It took him years, but Jeff finally found tinnitus relief
Jeff P has been living with tinnitus since as long as he can remember. Five years ago, it got so bad he...
Hearing Aids
Too few people are proactive about their hearing health
Today’s hearing fact — from a Consumer Reports survey of more than 120,000 members — is...
Hearing Aids
Have you seen our Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids?
If we say so ourselves, our new Livio Edge AI custom rechargeable hearing aids are pretty great. But...
Hearing Aids
How often should I replace my hearing aids?
Today’s hearing aids are more sophisticated than ever before. They utilise the most advanced...
Hearing Loss
Hearing aids are linked to lower rates of depression
In 2019, researchers from the University of Michigan examined insurance claims from 114,862 adults, aged 66...
Hearing Aids
Seven reasons why you should treat your hearing loss early
Hearing loss is typically gradual, and therefore, often something we adapt to over time. We might not...
Hearing Aids
Can hearing aids help with cognitive decline?
We all want to maintain our mental sharpness as we get older. Dementia, Alzheimer’s and cognitive...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Top ten things you can do with your smartphone-connected hearing aids
Today’s hearing aids are more sophisticated than ever! One of the greatest advances in hearing aid...
Hearing Aids
Loneliness and Hearing Loss
Hearing aids can help overcome loneliness This week is Loneliness Awareness Week 15th-19th June 2020....
Hearing Health and Wellness
Can COVID-19 cause tinnitus or hearing loss?
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, brings with it a host of health concerns. Most of...
Hearing Aids
Seeing a hearing professional during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hearing healthcare professionals provide essential services to those with hearing loss and related...
Hearing Loss
How to make watching television more enjoyable when you have hearing loss
For several decades now, watching TV has become the choice leisure activity for many people. Research...
Hearing Loss
Tips for wearing a face mask with hearing aids
Wearing a face mask in public has become increasingly common, even required in some public places, during...
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss, talking loudly and COVID-19
By now we should all know that infectious pathogens — like COVID-19 — can be transmitted from...
Hearing Aids
Why you should wear your hearing aids every day, even when stuck at home
Many wearers of hearing aids view them as communication devices. They are! Really great ones! Communication...
Hearing Loss
Stress relief tips and tactics
During these uncertain times of COVID-19, many of us are feeling increased levels of stress — whether...
Hearing Aids
Welcome to the leading edge of hearing technology
Our Livio AI hearing aids have been the industry’s most talked about hearing aids since we introduced...
Hearing Aids
Relieved that April is over and Better Hearing Month is here
When the Speech-Language-Hearing Association designated May as Better Hearing and Speech Month back in...
Hearing Aids
Simple hearing aid troubleshooting tips you can do at home
Like any high-tech device, hearing aids may occasionally become fussy. Not to worry – most issues can...
Hearing Aids
Social distancing doesn’t have to equal isolation for people with hearing loss
Having worked with patients with hearing loss for many years, I am always incredibly excited when they make...
Hearing Aids
Thrive Care — the next best thing to being there
Looking out for an older parent, grandparent or friend is challenging enough, especially with kids, a...
Hearing Aids
#HearingFactFriday: Hearing aids are underused despite their many benefits
We’ve written frequently about how common hearing loss is — particularly how the number of us...
Hearing Aids
Get hearing aid help from the safety of your home
During these unprecedented times, when experts are recommending or governing that we keep our distance from...
Hearing Aids
How do I know if I have hearing loss?
Hearing loss is considered to be an invisible condition that occurs gradually over time. It isn’t...
Hearing Aids
Three wearers review their Livio AI hearing aids
It’s fair to say that most people think their children and grandchildren are extra wonderful,...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing loss increases your risk of social isolation
According to the former Surgeon General, social isolation is a growing epidemic that is associated with a...
Hearing Loss
Five reasons why you should not ignore hearing loss
Does this sound familiar? Either you or someone you know is just starting to deal with hearing loss. But...
Hearing Health and Wellness
#HearingFactFriday: Listening Fatigue
Hearing loss is more than difficulty understanding speech and hearing sound. It also makes you extremely...
Hearing Aids
How do hearing aids work?
Great question! A hearing aid is a small electronic device that is worn in or behind the ear(s) to assist...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing tests should be part of your health regime
Most adults schedule regular checkups with their doctors, dentists and optometrists. Not only does the need...
Hearing Loss
People wait too long to treat hearing loss
Today’s hearing fact isn’t surprising when you think about it. Most hearing loss is subtle and...
Hearing Aids
Reimagining what a hearing aid can do
Have you heard about our Livio AI hearing aid yet? First introduced in August 2018, it’s been getting...
Hearing Loss
City living is hard on your hearing
Last year, The Atlantic published an article about noise pollution titled, “City Noise Might Be...
Hearing Loss
Is there a way I can help a loved one who has hearing loss?
We know that, left untreated, hearing loss can negatively affect our quality of life. Studies link...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Too few people follow good hearing protection practices
Exposure to sounds 85 decibels (dB) and above is all it takes to damage your hearing. A food blender is 88...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing loss impacts memory and comprehension
Readers of the publication Trends in Neurosciences will already know today’s fact. For the other 99.9...
Hearing Aids
Noise annoyance can cause hearing loss
We've written articles about hearing loss has nearly doubled in just the past 15 years — and chalked...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Some industries are more hazardous to your hearing than others
Here’s a niche fact for National Protect Your Hearing Month that isn’t much of a surprise:...
Hearing Aids
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...
Hearing Aids
Four common places where you should protect against hearing loss
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. This month-long campaign is a great reminder that...
Hearing Aids
How do I know if I should have a hearing test?
Do you ever feel like people around you are mumbling or speaking too quickly? Are you having to ask others...
Hearing Health and Wellness
11 reasons why you should test your hearing
Hearing loss happens. It’s the third most common health problem for older adults after arthritis and...
Hearing Aids
The inability to distinguish sounds is a form of hearing loss
The National Safety Council’s Safety + Health magazine recently published an article about...
Hearing Aids
Doctors rarely test patients for hearing loss
If you’ve been to your doctor lately, you would probably agree with today’s Hearing Fact...
Hearing Aids
What is the best food to stave off hearing loss?
Have you ever heard the phrase “brain food”, or run across lists like the “12 best foods...
Hearing Loss
Can hearing better help you age better?
We all agree that staying healthy and happy as we age is something every person hopes for! But what if...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Five things you shouldn’t skimp on
No doubt you’ve heard or even used the phrase “you get what you pay for.” The reason...
Hearing Aids
Back to School: Learning Tips for Students with Hearing Loss
We asked our Facebook fans – including parents, teachers and students – to share tips to help...
Hearing Loss
How do I know if I have hearing loss?
How do I know if I have hearing loss? Hearing loss is commonly referred to as an invisible health condition...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Do I have bad hearing?
Do I have bad hearing? Rather than an individual having “bad hearing”, it’s much better...
Hearing Health and Wellness
#HearingFactFriday: The number of people with hearing loss is growing
Here’s what we already know about hearing loss: that it’s the third most common physical...
Hearing Aids
Did you know wearing hearing aids can enhance safety?
You already know that hearing aids can improve hearing and communication. But did you know they can also...
Hearing Aids
Why do I want wireless hearing aids?
Great question — and your timing is perfect. After a recent trip to the gym, I came to the sad...
Hearing Aids
Social isolation is as bad for you as smoking
Untreated hearing loss is widely known to be a cause of social isolation. Studies like this one have linked...
Hearing Loss
All Ears: What is mild hearing loss?
Mild hearing loss may sound, umm, mild, but it’s quite the misnomer. Professionals classify any...
Hearing Aids
SoundLens Synergy Invisible Hearing Aids
Invisible Hearing Aids We know that taking the next step and purchasing hearing aids can be daunting. And...
Hearing Aids
All Ears: What are the different degrees of hearing loss?
Hearing loss is grouped into the following categories: mild, moderate, severe, severe-to-profound, and...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing aid wearers say wearing hearing aids helps them stay social
We’ve written in the past about the Better Hearing Institute’s survey of Americans with hearing...
Hearing Aids
Hearing aids and music can help make tinnitus better
It is an unfortunate fact of the world that tinnitus — which affects nearly one in six Americans...
Hearing Health and Wellness
The true cost of hearing loss
A 2019 study undertaken by audiologists and hearing experts throughout the UK discovered that hearing loss...
Hearing Aids
How digital hearing aids improve your hearing in noisy places
Today’s technology has moved on so quickly! The shift from analogue technology to digital is not just...
Hearing Loss
#HearingFactFriday: There’s an easy way to tell if the noise around you is too loud
On most occasions, it’s easy to know when the noise around you is too loud and could potentially...
Hearing Aids
Video - Five things that are better to know than guess
Are you a “surprise me” person? Someone who goes with flow and enjoys outcomes that are...
Hearing Aids
Five tips for maintaining hearing aids in hot weather
With summer here, it’s a good time to remember that hearing aids, like most high-tech devices, are...
For Audiology Students
Hearing Loss and Social Isolation
A recent report has combined a wide body of medical research from a range of different sources, with the...
Hearing Aids
Nearly twice as many men have hearing loss as women
A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey discovered that men between the ages of 20-69 “had...
Hearing Aids
Where can I buy hearing aids?
Where can I buy hearing aids online? If you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking...
Hearing Aids
Construction work is hard on your hearing
Some hearing facts are surprising, and some are not. This hearing fact falls in the “not...
Hearing Aids
Why can't I hear properly in noisy places?
Why can't I hear properly? One of the first signs of hearing loss is when someone, who typically hears well...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Can treating hearing loss reduce your risk for dementia?
In 2017, a study published in The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, called...
Hearing Protection
Ten tips to protect your hearing
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the only preventable cause of hearing loss. Although you may adjust to...
Hearing Aids
Survey says wearing hearing aids leads to good things
Beginning in 1989, the non-profit Better Hearing Institute (since renamed the Hearing Industries...
Hearing Aids
Rechargeable vs disposable hearing aid batteries — now you have a choice
All hearing aids, regardless of the style, size, or technology level, have the same basic components: a...
Tinnitus
What is the cause of tinnitus and does it mean I have hearing loss?
What is the cause of tinnitus? If you’ve done research, you’ve probably discovered that there...
Hearing Aids
You just got your first pair of hearing aids — now what?
Congratulations on your first set of hearing aids! A wonderful new world of sound awaits you! Keep in mind...
Hearing Aids
How many people in the world have hearing loss?
You’re forgiven if you think that hearing loss mostly affects only older adults. After all, we know...
Hearing Aids
A healthy diet can help reduce the risk of hearing loss
Are you looking for another reason to eat well? We’re guessing you already know a million reasons...
Hearing Aids
Smoking increases your risk for hearing loss
Need another reason not to smoke? Probably not. But if you do, this Hearing Fact Friday — pulled from...
Hearing Aids
What better time to treat your hearing loss than Better Hearing and Speech Month?
When the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designated May as Better Hearing and Speech...
Hearing Aids
Are you missing your favorite sounds?
What’s your favorite sound in the world? A baby’s coo? A loved one’s laughter? Distant...
Hearing Aids
Is there a cure for hearing loss?
Is there a cure for hearing loss? Most people that experience sensorineural hearing loss can be treated...
Hearing Aids
How do you say, “It’s also an ear-worn language translator”?
Introduced less than two months ago, Livio AI hearing aids are already changing how people think of and use...
Hearing Loss
Do’s and don’ts of ear wax removal
Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a gray, orange or yellow material made in the ear canal. It cleans and...
Hearing Aids
11 things new hearing can do that old ones can’t
If you have hearing loss but still haven’t done anything to treat it, do you know why? If it’s...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Livio Ai tap control feature
A month ago, we introduced Livio AI — the world’s first hearing aids with integrated sensors...
Hearing Aids
All Ears: Are rechargeable hearing aids right for me?
Rechargeable hearing aids are a fairly recent addition to the hearing healthcare landscape. In the past,...
Hearing Aids
The first and only hearing aid with fall detection and alerts
If you’re an older adult — or care for someone who is — falling is likely to be high on...
Hearing Protection
Guess which genre of musicians is most likely to have hearing loss
Today’s hearing fact is interesting, as it is definitely counterintuitive. Classical music is not...
Hearing Aids
You can now fine-tune your hearing aids from anywhere
With our new telehealth program, Hearing Care Anywhere, Livio AI hearing aid wearers can request minor...
Hearing Aids
Livio AI - What the press have to say
Livio AI, the world’s first Healthable™ hearing aid that tracks brain and body health has only been...
Hearing Aids
Starkey's best sounding hearing aid ever
A hearing aid’s most important job — of the many it has — is to sound great. “How...
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Hear better and live better with the Thrive Hearing app
The Thrive Hearing app is a fully featured, easy-to-use app that puts you in control of your Livio AI...
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Introducing Livio AI — what living your best life sounds like
Track and take charge of your body and brain health with new Livio AI, the world’s first hearing aid...
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At the gym, turn up the beat, not the dB!
Have you set a goal to get healthier this year? Are you going to the gym or perhaps a workout class a few...
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More people over 70 have hearing loss than don't
As we just noted in our blog about Livio AI’s new fall detection technology, hearing loss and falling...
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The impact of hearing loss on brain function
In a Johns Hopkins news release from 2013 summarizing their study on hearing loss’s effects on the...
Hearing Loss
I can hear but I can’t understand
One of the first things people with hearing loss observe is “I hear people fine, but I don’t...
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Do’s and don’ts of living with tinnitus
According to the British Tinnitus Association 6 million people in the UK have some form of tinnitus...
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Delaying hearing loss treatment is not advised
Here are some interesting facts about hearing loss: Millions and millions and millions of people have...
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The world is filled with people pretending that they can hear fine
Today’s hearing fact isn’t surprising! Most age-related hearing loss is subtle and gradual,...
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The link between dementia and hearing loss
Hearing loss, and how it impacts the brain as we age, has been the focus of numerous studies. More...
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Is hearing loss affecting your relationships?
Now is the perfect time to focus on love, relationships and affairs of the heart — three things you...
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The odds of having hearing loss increase as we age
Surprise, surprise. There are more older people with hearing loss than younger people. OK, it’s not...
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Healthy relationships, a healthy heart and healthy hearing
We want to take a moment to talk about how our hearts and overall cardiovascular system are tied to our...
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Do hearing aids have a mute button?
We all know how hearing aids can help you hear things you otherwise might miss: a grandchild’s first...
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Hunting and hearing protection
Shooting is a traditional past-times, but firing any type of firearm without the proper hearing protection...
Hearing Loss
What are the best hearing aids for me?
Is there such a thing as "Best Hearing Aids"? One of the first questions people ask when they experience...
Hearing Loss
Tinnitus and hearing loss often go hand in hand
Did you know that nearly 6 million people in the UK deal with tinnitus, or ringing in the ears?...
Hearing Loss
Winter hearing aid care tips
Water is necessary for human survival but remains the number one enemy when it comes to hearing aid...
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Hear more with hearing aids
Treating hearing loss has been proven to provide many benefits, like better hearing, improved communication...
Hearing Loss
All Ears: Does a hearing test hurt?
Does a hearing test hurt? This might be the shortest blog ever because the answer is no, a hearing test...
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Repeat after me: hearing loss is treatable
Have you heard the saying, “it’s funny because it’s true”? This cartoon definitely...
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Why is it important to see a hearing professional to get hearing aids?
Q: Why is it important to see a hearing professional to get hearing aids? A: In addition to diagnostic...
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7 things digital hearing aids do that most old ones can't
If you’re looking to buy digital hearing aids, there’s never been a better time than now. Why?...
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Loud music causes hearing loss and tinnitus
What do musicians like Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Chris Martin and Beethoven have in common? All have (or...
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Hearing aids improve more than just hearing
Wearing a pair of hearing aids improves more than just your levels of hearing loss. It’s true. When...
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All Ears: What is “normal” hearing?
By definition, “normal” hearing is the absence of hearing loss. You might be surprised to...
Tinnitus
Tinnitus How to Cure - Hearing aids can treat tinnitus
Tinnitus - how to cure Tinnitus is defined as the “hearing of sound when no external sound is...
Hearing Aids
Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid battery care
Hearing aids batteries keep our ears going! Here are some quick do’s and don’ts to get the...
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All Ears: Is hearing loss avoidable?
That’s a great question, and a complicated one to answer! Hearing loss can be caused by a multitude...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Noise may cause more than just hearing loss
A female scream. Squealing brakes. A baby crying. An electric drill. Nails on a blackboard. They all make...
Hearing Loss
Hear the sounds of Christmas
Make every day from here on out merry and bright by trying Starkey digital hearing aids risk-free* for 30...
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Christmas travel tips for people who wear hearing aids
Christmas is one of the busiest travel seasons as millions of people hop in planes, trains and automobiles...
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Do’s and don’ts of hearing aid care
Digital hearing aids represent a significant investment in our ability to communicate and connect with...
Hearing Loss
Do’s and don’ts of communicating in a busy environment
Hearing aids are amazing! But even people with normal hearing can sometimes struggle in loud environments....
Hearing Loss
Do’s and don’ts of getting hearing aids
Getting hearing aids is a big decision and a smart investment towards your future quality of life. Before...
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss coping strategies: Only one is worth it!
How can I hear better? Coping strategies and pretending to hear often go together, and like me,...
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Why don't more people with hearing loss try hearing aids?
If you’re in your 60s, 70s or above, the odds of you having hearing loss are, sadly, pretty good. One...
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#HearingFactFriday: A lot of people ignore hearing loss
What would you do if you had hearing loss? Would you ignore it? Just try to cope? Would you really be ok...
Hearing Loss
Four benefits of treating hearing loss
Numerous studies have linked untreated hearing loss to negative effects, including social isolation,...
Hearing Loss
Wearing hearing aids can reduce risk of cognitive decline
Research by Johns Hopkins and other institutions have linked cognitive decline and even dementia to hearing...
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can lead to exclusion
People with hearing loss — and their loved ones — often share with us the many sorrows of...
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5 tips to protect your hearing on Bonfire Night
Remember, Remember the 5th of November is just around the corner, which can only mean one thing –...
Hearing Loss
The connection between diabetes and hearing loss
The relationship between hearing loss and diabetes has long been debated. But research now concludes that...
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Halloween hearing loss tips for children
A recent census report estimates that more than 41 million children will go trick-or-treating this year....
Hearing Loss
Do’s and don’ts of good ear health
Our ears need to be taken care of just like our eyes and our teeth. To ensure they stay healthy for as...
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You should test your hearing if you’ve been exposed to loud noise
The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control, Anne Schuchat, M.D., recently wrote an article...
Hearing Loss
Do’s and don’ts of dealing with hearing loss
So, you think you might have hearing loss? It can be a little frightening and you may not know what to do...
Hearing Loss
How to find a hearing professional
Finding and deciding who to trust with your healthcare can be challenging, and hearing healthcare is no...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing aids are about those magical moments
Hearing aids are about those magical moments - Happy Starkey Customer Review Hearing loss is a very common...
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We compare the different types of hearing aid styles
We look at the many different types of hearing aids Invisible hearing aids, hearing aids that connect to...
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No other work-related injury tops hearing loss
If you work in construction, an industrial setting, the music industry, at an airport, or in a restaurant...
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What is High Frequency Hearing Loss?
Although hearing loss varies by degree and type, high-frequency (or high-pitch) hearing loss is one of the...
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Smokers More Likely to Have Hearing Loss
Smoking can have serious effects for your hearing and overall health and wellness. In addition to sound and...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing loss increases odds of social isolation
Social isolation — especially as we age — increases the risk of numerous mental and physical...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Tips for heading back to school with hearing loss
A little over a month ago, we had the great fortune to spend the day with Wisconsin native Landon Potter,...
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Can I wear someone else's hearing aids?
I hear versions of this question often. A family member has passed and someone else wants to use their...
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Ignoring your hearing loss is not worth it!
Plenty of research has linked untreated hearing loss to issues that can have a major impact on our quality...
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Moderately loud workplaces can cause hearing loss
We’ve written before about how hearing loss is one of the most common injuries in the workplace, but...
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Wearing hearing aids takes some getting used to
Remember your last pair of new shoes? You try them on in the shop, they fit well and they feel fine. But...
Hearing Loss
Age related hearing loss can’t be restored but can be helped!
It should not be surprising that the odds of having age related hearing loss — clinically known as...
Hearing Loss
Know Someone With "Selective Hearing"?
Is it really “selective hearing” or is it hearing loss? We’ve often heard the...
Hearing Loss
The most frequent causes of hearing loss
We know that exposure to loud noise is the leading cause of hearing loss. It’s also one of the few...
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Can hearing aids help with hearing loss in one ear?
Yes – hearing aids will help A LOT. Why? Because we are meant to hear with two ears. Binaural...
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Could 70 decibels of noise help creativity?
In a recent Harvard Business Review article titled, “Why you can focus in a coffee shop but not in...
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Subtle hearing loss in young adults can alter brain function
New research from Ohio State University found that young people with subtle hearing loss are altering their...
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All Ears: Why do I want a wireless hearing aid?
Great question — and your timing is perfect. After a recent trip to the gym, I came to the sad...
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What’s that hissing sound you hear?
Sometimes when we first start wearing hearing aids, we can hear different and even unusual sounds. Hissing...
Hearing Health and Wellness
One-in-three people over 65 have hearing loss
We’ve written before about how the likelihood of hearing loss increases as we age. Age-related...
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Listening activities to make the most of your hearing aids
Unlike glasses, people don’t typically get hearing aids at the first sign of hearing loss....
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Are you having a regular hearing test?
Regular hearing tests, screenings and checkups should be a part of any active adult's health regime....
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Is it safe to share your earbuds?
On a recent flight, I looked around and noticed I was the only passenger who didn’t pack headphones....
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Tinnitus Help (a.k.a. Ringing in the Ears) 101
So what is this audiological and neurological condition that afflicts one in every six of us — and...
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The link between dementia and hearing loss
Recently,a review of over 30 studies — like the 2011 one from Johns Hopkins medicine cited above...
Hearing Health and Wellness
The five stages of hearing loss
At Starkey, helping people hear better is all we do. Because that is our focus every single day — and...
Hearing Health and Wellness
How to find a hearing professional
Finding and deciding who to trust with your healthcare can be challenging, and hearing healthcare is no...
Hearing Loss
Navigating Airports with Hearing Loss
Some environments aren’t very conducive to hearing easily. Busy restaurants. Loud sporting events....
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How to record conversations with the TruLink app
A cool but underutilised benefit of our popular TruLink app is the ability to record snippets of...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Don't wait if you suspect hearing loss
Hearing screenings are quick tests to see how well you can hear different sounds. You can screen your...
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What are the best hearing aids for me?
The fitting and dispensing of hearing aids is part art and part science. An experienced professional is the...
Hearing Protection
How loud is a football stadium?
As England prepare to start their World Cup campaign in Russia, we take a look at how all the noise within...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Tips for traveling with hearing loss
Traveling is a typically a fun activity, especially when you're going on your summer holiday, but it can...
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One big reason why Muse iQR hearing aids are so popular
Since they were released in February, our new Muse iQ Rechargeable hearing aids have been in high demand....
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All Ears: Can earwax cause hearing loss?
In short, yes, earwax can cause hearing loss. But it doesn’t occur as commonly as one might think. In...
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Yanny vs Laurel (and hearing aids)
Have you heard? Maybe “what do you hear?” is the better question. Everyone is talking about the...
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What is a telecoil and why do I want one in my hearing aid?
A telecoil or t-coil is a component that is added to hearing aids to expand the function of the hearing...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Hearing aids provide benefits to those with hearing loss
A three year study involving over 800 adults between ages 69-83 confirms there is solid evidence that...
Hearing Aids
Spending a day as someone with hearing loss
Having hearing loss can be difficult. But trying to explain it to someone who has normal hearing can be...
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Reviews - What wearers say about Starkey hearing aids
It’s one thing for Starkey to tell you how our hearing aids have helped people around the world hear...
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What makes digital hearing aids so good?
Digital Hearing Aids - The digital hearing aid difference A question I get often is “what makes...
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10 reasons to have a hearing test
Hearing loss happens. It’s the third most common health problem in the UK after arthritis and heart...
Hearing Health and Wellness
9 sounds you would hate to stop hearing
Close your eyes and think of some of your favorite sounds. Maybe they’re sounds from your past: your...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Why have regular hearing assessments?
We’ve told you plenty how your chances of hearing loss increase as you age. That’s why...
Hearing Aids
7 Common Hearing Loss Symptoms
The symptoms of many physical conditions are obvious. Sore throat and runny nose? You’d think you...
Hearing Health and Wellness
Infographic - Hearing loss by the numbers
How many friends do you have on Facebook? 25? 150? 500+? Mathematically speaking, if you have even just...
Hearing Health and Wellness
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...
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How to stop streaming to Made for iPhone hearing aids
Got a technical question about your Starkey Hearing Technologies hearing aids or accessories? Erik Miles,...
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How long do hearing aid batteries last?
Batteries for hearing aids One of the most annoying things that can happen with hearing aids is when you...
Hearing Aids
All Ears: Do hearing tests hurt?
This might be the shortest blog ever. Why? Because the answer is no, a hearing test will not...
Tinnitus
Head banging can lead to ears ringing
What do musicians like Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend and Beethoven have in common? All have (or in...
Hearing Research and Technology
#HearingFactFriday: Some antidepressants may worsen tinnitus
The most commonly prescribed antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)....
Hearing Health and Wellness
The importance of regular hearing assessments
Q: Why is it important to go to a hearing professional to get hearing aids and how can Iimprove my...
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Enhance hearing with hearing aid accessories
A hearing aid is a personal amplification device designed to work in a radius up to 12 feet around the...