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Can an App Improve Your Hearing? Signs Point to Yes
AudioCardio is a sound-therapy app designed to help improve hearing loss by targeting damaged cilia cells in the inner ear through Threshold Sound Conditioning (TSC) technology. Developed after its co-founder, Chris Ellis, observed his grandfather's struggle with untreated hearing loss, the app provides daily hour-long therapy sessions that can be used in the background while performing other activities. It is intended for individuals with mild to moderately severe sensorineural hearing loss and ...
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Can COVID-19 Really Cause Permanent Hearing Loss?
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about its potential long-term effects, including hearing loss. While evidence is still preliminary and inconclusive, some studies suggest a possible link between the virus and auditory issues. A study in the *International Journal of Audiology* found that 16 out of 121 hospitalized patients reported changes in hearing or tinnitus after recovery, though the findings were not generalizable due to a small sample size. Another case involved a 45-year-old pati...
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Does Chocolate Prevent Hearing Loss and Tinnitus?
A recent study from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has found that regular chocolate consumption may help prevent hearing loss. Researchers analyzed data from 3,575 participants aged 40 to 64 and discovered that those who ate chocolate had a significantly lower rate of hearing loss compared to non-chocolate consumers (26.78% vs. 35.97%). The study also revealed an inverse correlation between the frequency of chocolate consumption and the severity of hearing loss, sugge...
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Can Hearing Aids Ease Loneliness? New Analysis of Landmark ACHIEVE Study Says Yes
A secondary analysis of data from the landmark ACHIEVE clinical trial, published in *JAMA Internal Medicine*, suggests that hearing aids paired with professional guidance can help older adults maintain stronger social networks and reduce loneliness. The study found that seniors who received hearing treatment maintained more social relationships over three years compared to those who did not, with the hearing-treated group averaging one additional meaningful connection and experiencing more divers...
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Can You Trust Online Hearing Tests?
Taking an online hearing test can be a helpful first step in assessing potential hearing loss, though it should not replace a professional evaluation. These tests often simulate real-world scenarios, such as listening to announcements in a train station or conversations in a noisy café, providing insights into how well you might handle everyday auditory challenges. While they offer privacy and convenience, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, results may be affected by factors like computer ...
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Captioning Glasses You Can Wear All Day
At CES 2023, Vuzix Corp. introduced its next-generation Ultralite Smart Glasses, a sleek and lightweight solution for real-time captioning and augmented reality applications. Built with cutting-edge micro-LED displays, optical waveguides, and advanced speech-to-text technology, these glasses aim to provide clear live captions while offering improved comfort and design compared to previous models like the Vuzix Blade. Weighing less than 1.5 ounces and featuring a battery life of up to two days, th...
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