Statistics from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) show that men are more likely to experience hearing loss than women.
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If you suspect a loved one has hearing loss, you are not alone. If you have suspected this for some time but simply were not prepared to do something about it yet, this is not unusual. On the average, it takes people seven years from the time they think they …
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Invest in your own community. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community; they are less likely to leave, and more invested in the future of the community and the quality of service that goes along with the purchase. Buying local from the small business owner is …
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We are excited to announce that Seattle Seahawks player and Superbowl XLVIII champion Derrick Coleman - the NFL's first deaf offensive player - has become an official hearing ambassador for Starkey Hearing Technologies.
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What is the issue facing people with hearing loss, beyond audibility and speech in noise issues? It's the impact of hearing on the cognitive ability of people with hearing loss, and whether or not hearing aids have an effect on cognitive function.
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Americans lead an ever-increasingly active lifestyle, and today's hearing aid wearers are no different. Regardless of their technological wonders, traditional hearing aids are struggling to keep up with the demands of today's active wearers.
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Spring is just around the corner and along with that comes all the noise that spring brings. Please make an effort to protect your ears from the damage of lawn mowers, weed eaters, pressure washers and such.
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Researchers have found a strong link between hearing loss and depression in adults, particularly in women. Findings were similar across nationalities, and were based on self-reports of hearing loss among adults ages 18 or older along with a standard questionnaire to assess depression based on frequency and severity of symptoms.
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Starkey Foundation, through hearing, can increase understanding among people and create a better future worldwide. Starkey fits and gives 100,000 free hearing aids to people in need around the world each year via on-the-ground hearing missions. I am proud of my hearing aid manufacturer and all they do for the …
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Research has shown that for people in their 40's and later, having a hearing loss triples the risk of falling down, regardless whether the hearing loss is moderate or severe. Possible explanations are that people who can't hear well might not have good awareness of their overall environment, making tripping …
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So many times, people have current hearing aids, but they are not in working order. I would like to help with this situation. I can repair any brand of hearing aid.
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The first legally deaf player in the National Football League offense, Derrick Coleman has battled a hearing impairment since age 3. He adapted by teaching himself to read lips at an early age, and now wears state-of-the-art hearing aids made by Starkey Hearing Aids, manufactured in America.
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Learning to hear again is a big challenge for new users of amplification, if you haven't had proper counseling to help you through this adjustment period. For many, this time can be very overwhelming. With patience and determination, your Hearing Instrument Specialist can help you through this tough time.
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A lot of us have hearing aids sitting in our drawers that, for whatever reason, are no longer being used in our ears, but are taking up space in a drawer instead.
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Ear canals are self-cleaning, most of the time. Our ear anatomy is designed to secrete and then slough off skin cells and wax. This makes for a healthy ear canal. However, not every ear canal works perfectly, so sometimes overproduction of ear wax can become a serious problem.
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I have a strong desire to help people hear, at an affordable price. I love the work that I do and don't need to get rich at it, but I do need to succeed and feel proud of what I do. The people in this community are wonderful, and deserve …
How much noise is damaging? Any sounds at or above 85 decibels (dB) can damage your ears. A decibel is a unit that measures the intensity of sound. Sounds that humans can hear are measured on a scale from 0-140. The normal level of conversation measures about 60dB. Chainsaws hammer …
