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CES 2024: The Technology of Hearing Health
The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased groundbreaking advancements in hearing health technology, including innovative devices and smartphone applications that enhance customization and accessibility. Modern hearing aids now offer features like fall detection, language translation, tinnitus masking, and direct streaming of calls, music, and podcasts via Bluetooth connectivity. Additionally, the integration of captioning technology into daily life was highlighted, further improving acce...
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Don't Play Games With Your Hearing Health
This article highlights the potential risks of excessive noise exposure in gaming, particularly from impulse sounds like explosions or gunfire, which can exceed safe listening limits and lead to hearing loss or tinnitus. Based on research published in BMJ Journals, prolonged exposure to high-volume gaming environments, especially in gaming centers, poses significant risks to auditory health. The World Health Organization (WHO) further emphasizes that over 1 billion young adults are at risk of per...
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Don't Wait to Do the Things That Make You Happy
This article highlights a growing trend among Americans to prioritize community activities and hobbies, as evidenced by a recent Gallup poll showing significant increases in the percentage of adults valuing these aspects of life. Beyond personal happiness, engaging in such activities contributes to overall health, including hearing health. Addressing hearing loss has been linked to reduced social isolation, lower dementia risk, longer lifespan, and improved relationships. The article emphasizes t...
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Treating Hearing Loss: New Findings on Longevity and Risk of Dementia
This article highlights the potential benefits of treating hearing loss beyond improved communication. Recent studies suggest that using hearing aids may contribute to a longer lifespan and reduce the risk of dementia. A study from the University of Southern California found that regular hearing aid users had lower mortality rates compared to those who never used them, possibly due to reduced feelings of loneliness, social isolation, and depression. Another study in Denmark revealed that individ...
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Tips for a Hearing Loss Friendly Thanksgiving
This article highlights the importance of creating a comfortable listening environment during Thanksgiving gatherings, especially for individuals with hearing loss. It offers five practical tips to ensure inclusivity and success: utilizing hearing aid technology and accessories, arranging seating in acoustically favorable spaces or choosing quieter venues, planning quiet moments for rest, engaging in inclusive activities like board games or captioned movies, and advocating for awareness and educa...
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10 Things We Learned About OTC Hearing Aids in the Last Year
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made hearing aids an over-the-counter (OTC) product just over a year ago, marking a significant shift in the hearing care industry. The OTC rule aimed to improve accessibility, affordability, and innovation in hearing health. Since its implementation, several key observations have emerged: the OTC customer is younger, prefers a streamlined process without appointments or prescriptions, and tends to purchase from recognizable brands. The market ...
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