Hearing aid manufacturers have finally started listening to ten years of academic research into concepts known as "cognitive hearing," "listening fatigue" and "cognitive fatigue." It took them long enough, but I'm not complaining, because at least they are finally claiming to attack the problem of hearing loss at its roots. In recent announcements of their next-generation … [Read more...] about Can Hearing Aids Make You Smarter? Research On Cognitive Hearing and Listening Fatigue Says They Can — Is The Industry Finally Listening?
Brent Edwards
Apple Should Do More To Help Prevent Hearing Loss Among iPod Users
Ever since Apple was sued by a Louisiana man claiming his iPod caused irreparable hearing loss, I've been scratching my head about vendors' responsibility to prevent hearing loss versus individuals' responsibility to take care of their own health. … [Read more...] about Apple Should Do More To Help Prevent Hearing Loss Among iPod Users