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Hearing Loss, Music, and Brain Health
This article explores the profound connection between music, hearing loss, and brain health. It highlights how hearing loss not only diminishes enjoyment of music but also negatively impacts cognitive functioning and overall brain health. Research shows that musical training can enhance selective auditory attention, improve speech understanding in noisy environments, and even rewire the brain to compensate for age-related declines. Activities like playing an instrument or singing have been found ...
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Hearing Tracker Helps Consumers Find Affordable Hearing Aids in their Neighborhoods
Hearing Tracker has launched a hyper-local online service called "Local Hearing Aid Discounts," connecting hearing aid shoppers with affordable, standardized deals from local audiologists and dispensers across the United States. This platform aims to address the lack of transparency in pricing and services for hearing aids by providing consumers with clear information on products, warranties, and costs. The website, which already serves over 200,000 monthly visitors, offers the world's most compr...
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Hearing Without Understanding Could Be A Sign of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss, particularly high-frequency hearing loss, is a common issue where individuals can hear sounds but struggle to understand speech, especially consonants and higher-pitched voices. This type of hearing loss often results from aging or prolonged exposure to loud noises, making it difficult to follow conversations in quiet or noisy environments. Symptoms include trouble understanding speech on the phone, difficulty distinguishing between similar-sounding words, and exhaustion from strain...
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From OTC Hearing Aids to Audio and Captioning Glasses: HearingTracker's CES 2025 Highlights
CES 2025 showcased a variety of innovative hearing aids and accessibility technologies, highlighting advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) integration and wearable devices. HearingTracker explored cutting-edge solutions like AI-driven OTC hearing aids from companies such as ELEHEAR, which offers affordable yet high-performing models like the Beyond RIC hearing aid at $399. TUNED's "AI Audiologist" chatbot demonstrated how technology can provide personalized support and adjustments for user...
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Lexie Lumen: IntriCon and hearX Partner on Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Aid Initiative
The article discusses Lexie Lumen, a line of hearing aids offered by Lexie Hearing, an online direct-to-consumer hearing aid provider. The Lumen comes in three models—Basic ($295), Standard ($345), and Advanced ($495)—with a 30-day trial period. Designed to be sleek and compact, the devices are suitable for most ear shapes and crafted with lightweight materials for comfort. Technologically, they feature 16-channel wide dynamic range compression (WDRC) for sound optimization, adaptive directio...
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How A Gratitude Journal Helps Me Manage My Hearing Loss
Living with hearing loss can be frustrating, as it often leads to missed conversations and strained interactions in noisy environments. However, the article explores how practicing gratitude can help mitigate these challenges. By maintaining a daily gratitude journal, the author learned to focus on positive aspects of life, such as small moments of joy or meaningful connections, even during difficult times. This practice not only enhanced their emotional well-being but also provided a sense of ba...
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