Researchers at the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may have cracked the code on one of hearing’s most mystifying mysteries, and the insight could result in the overhauling of the design of future hearing aids. Findings from an MIT study debunked the belief that neural processing is what lets us pick out voices. Isolating
Technology is evolving into stronger, smarter, and smaller devices. Taking up less space while doing more is the overall trend. This is also true for hearing aids, and it’s not surprising. The world’s population is aging and hearing issues, though they can have many different causes, are more common amongst older individuals. According to the
The phrase “Music to my ears” could soon have a very different meaning to people dealing with hearing impairment. Exposing children to music can have a beneficial effect on hearing as is highlighted by a joint study conducted by the University College London and the University of Helsinki. Gauging Speech-in-Noise Performance Researchers looked at 43
The air filled with the sweet smells of cinnamon and nutmeg. Brightly colored lights of red, blue, and green fill your house with a joyful spirit. You enjoy catching up with your family as your grandchildren sing, dance and play. The holidays are lively, and you don’t want to miss a thing. You’re so excited,
The holidays are upon us, and large family gatherings and meals in crowded restaurants can be especially difficult for people with hearing loss. Not only do multiple people tend to talk at the same time in these settings, but they also raise their voices to be heard over one another. It becomes even more difficult
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 38 million people in the United States suffer from some form of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even
