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Earmuffs vs. Ear Plugs: Choosing the Right Hearing Protection

May is Better Hearing Month and to celebrate we’re giving away a different prize each week! Week 2 is a pair of Howard Leight Impact Sport electronic earmuffs. Call us today for your chance to win!* In a few weeks, I will post some information about custom-fitted hearing and ear-protection earpieces. However, there is a mind-boggling selection of off-the-shelf devices 

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Hearing Aid Batteries

May is Better Hearing Month and to celebrate we’re giving away a different prize each week! Week 1 is a year supply of hearing aid batteries. Call us today for your chance to win!*   Oh, the lowly hearing aid battery. Seemingly the least important component of a hearing aid system, it is the one part that continually frustrates all 

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Let’s Celebrate!

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a nice reminder to take care of your hearing health and celebrate your better hearing! Here’s a reflection on all things hearing: Better Hearing Month, hearing loss, protection and prevention, plus hearing technology! What Is Better Hearing Month? For over 75 years, May has been designated Better Hearing Month. This monthlong campaign creates 

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7 Surprising Ways Spring Harms Your Hearing

Did You Know? Popular Hobbies and Activities Hurt Your Hearing Spring is the season to go, go, go with lighter, longer days. Make sure you’re protecting your hearing during some of your favorite spring pastimes and hobbies with our quick spring hearing guide! Motorcycles Being aware of your surroundings is essential for a safe ride. However, motorcycles can affect your 

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Hearing Aid Advancements Enhance Your Dining Experience

Restaurants Are Serving Up Sound Have you noticed an extra helping of noise when dining out? Over the past decade, loud restaurants have become a trend. There are as many reasons to embrace the trend as there are to be irritated if you have healthy hearing; however, if you experience a hearing loss, it can be even less appetizing. Read 

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Types of Custom Hearing Protection

When it comes to hearing protection, it’s not just about remembering to use it; it’s about selecting the right type of protection for your specific needs. Hearing protection is a crucial consideration for a wide range of activities, from hunting to playing in a rock band, from working in a noisy industrial setting to enjoying the roar of a motor 

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Olympic Heroes With Hearing Loss

Overcoming hearing loss one challenge at a time In less than a week, the world will watch the accumulation of years of hard work and dedication come to a head during intense competitions at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Each athlete who has the honor of participating in the Olympics has their own unique story, but today we’re focusing 

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How to Discuss Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss Is a Part of Your Life, Not Your Life Those affected by hearing loss may have difficulty explaining to friends, family, co-workers, and strangers how their life changed when they started to lose their hearing. Though it’s difficult to articulate and navigate all that comes with having a hearing impairment, these conversations can be very empowering for both you and 

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Plan Your Summer Around Fun, Not Your Hearing Loss

Kick Off Your Outdoor Fun With These Helpful Tips Almost 50 percent of Americans regularly participate in at least one outdoor activity, according to the Outdoor Foundation’s 2014 survey. From biking, hiking, trail running, and camping to boating, fishing, hunting, and bird-watching, the options are endless for outdoor fun. Add a dash of summer, which brings out the adventurer in 

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Helping Someone Hear Better Is Easier Than You Think

Donations, Recycling, Giveaways, and Your Support At Vibrant Hearing, giving back is part of who we are. We’re honored to give back to our community and beyond, helping people in need around the world hear their best. Here are four ways we help, and you can too! Donations — A portion of the proceeds from every Starkey hearing aid we 

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