Researchers at the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may have cracked the code on one of hearing’s most mystifying mysteries, and the insight could lead to the overhauling of the design of future hearing aids. The long standing idea that voices are singled out by neural processing has been debunked by an MIT study. […]
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Technology is evolving into stronger, smarter, and smaller devices. Being smaller while doing more is the general trend. So it’s no surprise that hearing aids are no exception. The world’s population is aging and hearing problems, though they can have a variety of causes, are more common among older individuals. According to the National Institutes […]
For individuals who have hearing loss, the expression “music to my ears” could take on a completely new meaning. Researchers at the University of Helsinki and the University College London examined the effects of musical activities on hearing loss in children and the results of the study illustrated the effect and benefit received by exposing […]
The air filled with the sweet smells of cinnamon and nutmeg. Brightly colored lights of blue, red, and green fill your house with a festive spirit. You enjoy catching up with your family as your grandchildren sing, dance and play. You don’t want to miss any of this joyous celebration. You’re so excited, you can’t […]
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The holidays are coming up soon, and large family get-togethers and meals in crowded restaurants can be particularly challenging for people with hearing loss. Not only do several people often talk at once in these settings, but they also raise their voices to be heard over one another. Combine that with the clanging of dishes, […]
Susan always recognized that when she retired she would be living the active lifestyle. She travels a lot and at 68 she’s been to more than 12 countries and is planning a lot more trips. On some days she can be found investigating a hiking trail with her grandkids, on others she will be volunteering […]
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Ever ask yourself “what would it actually be like to wear hearing aids”? How does a hearing aid feel when you’re wearing one, what is the sound like, and what does it feel like in your ears are all questions you may want to ask someone who already has hearing aids? Here’s a description of […]
You know it’s time to begin talking over hearing aids when your dad quits talking on the phone because he has a difficult time hearing or your mom always laughs late to the punchline of a joke. Although a quarter of individuals aged 65 to 74 and half of people over the age of 75 […]
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