Introducing Edge AI— The Best Hearing Aids Yet
Just when you thought Starkey’s hearing technology had reached the summit of possibility for hearing aid wearers everywhere—they top it with a hearing aid that takes better hearing and living to a whole new level. Introducing all-new Edge AI. From its pure, clean sound and dependable durability to its multiple health, wellness and convenience features, […]
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 typically emerge slowly. It frequently takes years for people to realize they have hearing loss. Also, we simply don’t test our hearing enough. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that “less than half of adults who […]
What is Mild Hearing Loss?
Mild hearing loss may sound, umm, mild, but it’s quite the misnomer. Professionals classify any hearing thresholds between 25-40 dB to be a mild hearing loss. But short of measuring your hearing loss precisely, how can you tell if you have mild hearing loss? People with a mild hearing loss tend to be able to […]
Wearing Hearing Aids May Help You Live Longer
It’s no secret that treating hearing loss with hearing aids gives us the life-changing benefit of never missing a moment. But just in: A brand-new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity Journal has revealed that hearing aids may also be life-lengthening—by nearly 25 percent. While the study had us at “live longer,” we wanted to know more and thought you […]
Heads up—Hearing Loss Linked to Brain Atrophy
Ahhh, aging: Graying hair… emerging wrinkles… Shrinking brain?! Believe it or not, it’s true. Our brain shrinks as we age—a process also known as “brain atrophy” or “brain tissue loss”—and it’s simply a part of life. What’s important to be aware of, however, is that hearing loss has been found to accelerate that brain atrophy in older […]
How to Keep Hearing Healthy at the Gym
Whether you’re a regular gym devotee or planning workout classes—congrats for making your physical health a priority! While a fitness center can be a fun and motivating place to do just that, it is also important to look after your hearing health while you’re there. Here’s why: noise exposure. You may not even notice the high […]
Detecting Hearing Loss
1 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. Today’s fact is an important reminder of not only how prevalent hearing loss […]
High Noise Levels at Work Prove Harmful to Hearing
When you think about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), it’s natural to immediately associate the condition with exposure to loud events or activities like concerts, fireworks, and hunting. However, today’s fact is an important reminder of how prominent the risk of NIHL can be in our daily lives—and that includes where you work. 1 in 4 […]
Wearing Hearing Aids May Prevent Millions of Dementia Cases
Who knew hearing aids had the power to change the world? Today’s fact underscores the vital role hearing aids can play in the prevention of dementia. According to the renowned Lancet Commission on Dementia, Prevention, Intervention and Care, dementia has become “the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century”. But by […]
Five Questions About the Connection Between Heart Health and Hearing Health
Did you know that your heart health is linked to your hearing health? There’s an important connection between your ears and your heart, and neglecting your cardiovascular system could spell trouble for your hearing. 1. How are heart health and hearing health related? Normal blood flow is critical for good hearing health. Delicate hair cells in the […]