As we step into 2026 with both feet, it’s not unusual to want to start off on the right foot—to leave the past behind, take control of our lives, and bring to fruition the things we would like to improve, accomplish, or become. And as a result, pave our way to better health, greater happiness, and stronger relationships with the people […]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, a time when many will be spending quality time with loved ones—and realistically, many will not: Loneliness affects 1 in 4 older adults and 5–15% of adolescents and can have a profound impact on our overall well-being—increasing our risk of dementia, early mortality (by nearly 40%), and other health issues. It’s no wonder U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently […]
Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable. Maybe it’s our car GPS—helping us get to wherever we want to go with a simple tap or voice command. Or our smartphone, that “right hand” that […]
It’s widely known that hearing decreases with age, but are there other factors that influence this? Scientists recently began looking into other components that come into play when it comes to the decrease in hearing sensitivity as we grow older. These elements ranged from biological to environmental. And per today’s hearing fact, the researchers were […]
Over the years, evidence has continued to mount supporting the association between untreated hearing loss and dementia—from the prestigious Lancet study that named hearing loss as the number one modifiable risk factor for dementia to the standout ACHIEVE research that found hearing intervention slowed the loss of thinking and memory abilities by 48% in older […]
Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable. Maybe it’s our car GPS—helping us get to wherever we want to go with a simple tap or voice command. Or our smartphone, that “right hand” that […]
Today’s hearing fact is another important reminder of how common hearing loss is as we grow older. But despite its prevalence, did you know that only 29% of people aged 71 and older wear hearing aids? While the reasons people choose not to treat their hearing loss can range from not recognizing the condition to […]
Just when you thought Starkey hearing technology had reached the ceiling of possibilities for hearing aid wearers everywhere, we break through with another hearing aid that takes better hearing to new heights through leading-edge technology that helps you hear life in all its dimensions. Introducing Omega AI, the all-new hearing aid designed to help you […]
You’re probably aware of the direct correlation between hearing health and brain health. You may understand that treating your hearing loss now instead of down the track has been proven to reduce your risk of cognitive decline—by nearly half. In fact, hearing loss has been named the number one modifiable risk factor found to prevent […]
It’s not uncommon for people to live near street traffic, but as today’s hearing fact shows, this living situation may pave the way for developing tinnitus. Tinnitus, a hearing health condition that impacts 10 to 25% of adults in the U.S., is characterized by the continuous sensation of ringing or other noise (buzzing, roaring, humming, […]
