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The Key to Better Hearing: Understanding Your Hearing Aid Fitting

Updated August 2026 Short Version: A hearing aid fitting is the appointment where your devices get programmed to your ears. Your provider measures how sound behaves inside your ear canal, then adjusts from there. Expect roughly one to two hours.…

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Do You Have Itchy Ears? 6 Remedies To Try

Updated June 2026   An itchy ear canal has a way of pulling your focus all day. The urge to scratch or poke at them is hard to resist. The good news is that most itchy ears come from simple,…

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How to Stay Safe with Hearing Loss

Living with hearing loss brings daily challenges, especially when it comes to personal safety. Staying safe with hearing loss starts at home. From missed alarms to communication barriers, hearing loss can increase risks. The good news? A few smart strategies…

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How Does Stress Affect Your Hearing?

Stress can impact many aspects of our health, including hearing. Chronic stress often leads to physical and mental health problems, and one of those issues is hearing loss. Let’s explore how stress and hearing loss are connected and how you…

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Bluetooth and Noise Canceling: Hearing Aid Win

Hearing aid technology has come a long way in recent years. One of the most exciting improvements is the addition of hearing aids with Bluetooth and noise canceling​ features. These innovations allow people with hearing loss to enjoy clearer conversations, connect…

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Choosing a Hearing Aid Battery

Everything You Need to Know to Power Your Hearing Aids with Confidence Your hearing aids rely on one vital component—your hearing aid battery. Without it, your hearing aids can’t function. Whether you use rechargeable or disposable batteries, the type, size,…

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Discovering How Undiagnosed Age-related Hearing Loss Affects Your Life

Undiagnosed age-related hearing loss affects millions of people across the country. Yet many individuals fail to recognize the early symptoms, delaying crucial care. Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, develops gradually and often progresses without obvious signs. It is…

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Understand the Odd Sounds Your Ears Are Making

Updated June 2026 Have you noticed odd sounds your ears are making lately? You are not alone. Ringing, buzzing, whooshing, clicking, crackling, a flutter that comes and goes. Most of these are harmless and pass on their own. A few…

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Explore Starkey Hearing Aid Models

If you’re researching hearing technology, Starkey hearing aid models deserve serious consideration. Known for innovation, AI-driven features, and a wide range of styles, Starkey offers solutions for nearly every type of hearing loss. At Stanford Hearing, we proudly help patients…

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Understanding the Comorbidities of Hearing Loss

Hearing plays a critical role in how we connect with the world. When hearing loss occurs, it affects more than just communication. Many health conditions often occur alongside hearing loss. These are called comorbidities. Understanding the comorbidities of hearing loss…

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