Bridging the silence: A father, a child, and the gift of hearing each other

In his newest blog written exclusively for Starkey, Osmond (who was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids since he was two years old) shares how his hearing health journey converged with his father’s; the unexpected outcomes; and the important conversations it sparked about men’s health.

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How rechargeable hearing aids work—and why they may be right for you

Instead of having to remember to leave your hearing aids’ battery doors open at night to power off and minimize drain, you’ll simply put your device in the charger, where they’ll begin charging immediately. Then it’s off to bed, knowing they’ll be ready and waiting to help you hear better the next day.

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How better hearing can help motivate you toward your best new year

That little flame inside of us that’s always yearning to try something new—it’s time to believe that it’s there to be fanned: Believe that we are never too old to visit that place, to try that thing, to take that course, or to change course completely. Pair that with our best hearing in the new year, and it’s “go” time.

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Study shows constant stress can affect how we hear

Chronic stress can have systemic effects that can negatively impact our day-to-day lives. For example, when it comes to memory and learning, chronic stress can decrease these cognitive processes, according to the American Brain Foundation

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How better hearing brings out the best in holiday traditions

There’s nothing quite like tradition to solidify the holidays in our hearts. Whether our annual big day involves a kitchen-island happy hour before the big feast or boardgames and takeout with our closest friends, holiday traditions lay the foundation for the moments we want to be present for, remember, and enjoy.

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My 5 biggest misconceptions about hearing aids—and how I overcame them

“I was born without the ability to hear and received my first hearing aids around the age of two. For as long as I can remember, they’ve been part of my world, yet the misconceptions that surround hearing aids have followed me throughout my life.”

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10 top ways treating hearing loss supports healthy aging

There is one key decision we can make today that can significantly support our overall wellness as we age—get our hearing tested (regularlCancely) and treat any hearing loss we may have.

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How hearing loss and loneliness can impact heart health

It is now widely known that hearing loss can affect overall health. In other words, if we choose not to treat our hearing loss, we may be putting ourselves at risk for health issues that span from problematic to pretty serious.

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