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Brain imaging offers insights into cochlear implant success Nebraska researchers continue to explore ways to identify good cochlear implant candidates while examining relationships between the brain and the process by which language is heard, interpreted and u...

The findings "highlight the importance of neuroimaging techniques such as resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging and functional near-infrared spectroscopy in understanding the brain’s role in addressing hearing loss." news.unl.edu/article/brai... #cochlearimplants #keeplistening

CU Researchers Study Potential Links Between Hearing Loss and Dementia A CU Boulder lab is exploring how age-related hearing loss rewires the brain — and whether hearing aids can undo the damage.

“Regardless of the cognitive issues, if you have hearing loss, it’s really smart to get hearing aids,” said Sharma. “They will enhance your quality of life.” www.colorado.edu/coloradan/20... #brain #hearing #health #keeplistening @cuanschutz.bsky.social

Mother of boy diagnosed with moderate hearing loss at three says Peppa Pig storyline is ‘bang on’ similar to her family The mother of a boy who was born with a brain injury and two holes in his heart says his diagnosis transformed his life.

“When Ralph first had his hearing aids fitted and they turned them on, he was laughing. Then when we watched the Peppa Pig episode and... George laughed his head off too. My partner Shaun and I were quite choked up.... it is exactly the same as Ralph’s reaction." uk.style.yahoo.com/mother-boy-d...

2 major myths about hearing loss — and the real reason you shouldn’t just make the TV louder “Hearing health is an essential part of overall health,” experts say.

“When the brain is not receiving sound clearly, it has to work harder to fill in the gaps. Over time, this increased listening effort can lead to fatigue, frustration and difficulty concentrating, even in everyday conversations.” nypost.com/2026/03/07/h... #keeplistening @nypost.com

Gestational Diabetes’ Impact on Newborn Hearing Examined In a striking development in neonatal health research, scientists have uncovered a novel link between gestational diabetes and hearing outcomes in term infants. This groundbreaking study, recently

"Mechanistically, the pathophysiological underpinnings relating [gestational diabetes mellitus] to hearing impairment may involve hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and inflammation affecting fetal cochlear development." bioengineer.org/gestational-... #diabetes #keeplistening

"Noise sensitivity can also cause chronic stress, which can lead to several downstream effects on the body.... These could include everything from heart problems to increased blood pressure and neurological problems." www.discovermagazine.com/noise-sensit... @discovermag.bsky.social #keeplistening

Gen Z permanently losing hearing thanks to 12 hour a day earbud use “Hearing isn’t seen as life or death, but protecting it now will reduce the need for hearing aids in the future.”

"Gen Z wears earbuds 8-12 hours daily, and their hearing is deteriorating faster than any generation in history." www.wfmz.com/health/gen-z... #keeplistening @wfmz.com

Trouble Hearing TV Dialogue? The Right Soundbar Can Help. Many soundbars offer voice-enhancement modes to improve dialogue clarity, but do they really work? We asked six hard of hearing people to give them a try.

"(It’s important for us to specify gender here because studies show that men are twice as likely to have hearing loss and half as likely to acknowledge it.)" www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r... @nytwirecutter.bsky.social #hearing #health #keeplistening

The connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline: current perspectives

"Increasingly, evidence suggests that hearing loss is not merely an isolated sensory deficit – it is a key factor in the health of the ageing brain." www.entandaudiologynews.com/features/aud... via @hearingtracker.com #keeplistening

AI Model Predicts Language Development in Children with Hearing Loss - News Center An advanced machine learning model predicted spoken language outcomes in children who received cochlear implants more accurately than traditional machine learning approaches, according to a recent Nor...

"the deep transfer learning algorithm outperformed machine learning in predicting spoken language improvement" << More on board member Nancy Young MD's latest research! news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2026/03/02/a... via @hearingtracker.com @feinberg.northwestern.edu #keeplistening

Why Does Chronic Back Pain Make Everyday Sounds Feel Harsher? Brain Imaging Study Points to a Treatable Cause Why Does Chronic Back Pain Make Everyday Sounds Feel Harsher? Brain Imaging Study Points to a Treatable Cause

"the study is one of the first to tie this sound hypersensitivity to specific, measurable changes in the brain, indicating that chronic back pain affects far more than the back. The research also shows there’s an effective treatment that can help. news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories... #keeplistening

Why I Study American Sign Language (ASL) xxx

"Not being able to hear does NOT mean they are unable to communicate and express their feelings and thoughts with those around them." www.hercampus.com/school/scran... #ASL #signlanguage #keeplistening

“Using an objective measure that is not affected by cognitive decline, the results show that the central auditory system starts to slow down by midlife. This slowing may require greater listening/cognitive effort” www.georgiasouthern.edu/2026/03/04/i... #keeplistening

Addressing Chronic Hearing Loss How to get help if you're having trouble hearing

"Even though chronic hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions for people 65 and older, less than 20% seek help for it" www.rush.edu/news/address... #hearing #health #keeplistening @rushmedical.bsky.social

Nuance Audio Data Highlights Need for Early Intervention in Mild Hearing Loss On World Hearing Day, Nuance Audio points to scientific evidence on the measurable effects of listening effort, delayed care, and dual sensory challenges.

“Scientific evidence shows that even early-stage changes increase listening effort and cognitive load. Early recognition and timely intervention are key to preserving communication, reducing fatigue, and maintaining social connection over time.” hearingreview.com/hearing-loss... #keeplistening

Phonak Launches Global Youth-Focused World Hearing Day 2026 Campaign The Phonak World Hearing Day 2026 campaign uses international ambassadors to promote hearing health awareness in major public venues.

"According to the World Health Organization, approximately 90 million children aged 5 to 19 live with hearing loss worldwide, with many cases being undiagnosed or preventable." hearingreview.com/inside-heari... #keeplistening

💯 YES! >> "If noisy environments contribute to the ambience of a space, you don’t necessarily need to avoid them altogether. Instead, wear earplugs, Dr. Abdul-Aziz said."

Your Hearing Can Get Worse as You Age. Here’s How to Protect It.

"And the longer you’re exposed [to loud noises], the more likely it is that your hearing will be damaged, said Dr. Dunia Abdul-Aziz, a board-certified otolaryngologist at Harvard Medical School." << Emerging Research Grants scientist! www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/w... #keeplistening

The Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, KY, is hosting an independent summer camp for kids with hearing loss, June 23–27 (ages 7–16), designed specifically to let kids be kids. Families must apply, and space is limited so don’t miss out! Learn more at www.courageouskids.org/camp-schedule

When I'm buying new headphones, this one feature is an absolute non-negotiable A way to make the most of your earbuds

"This feature is a listening test, a tool designed to analyze your ears and provide custom sound profiles based on how your hearing works." www.androidpolice.com/when-buying-... @androidpolice.bsky.social #keeplistening

World Hearing Day: Are Long Hours With Headphones Harming Ear Health In Working Professionals? World Hearing Day is observed on March 3 annually to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. The WHO states that more than one billion young adults are at risk of permanent, avoid...

"From virtual meetings and online calls to webinars, gaming, workouts, and long commutes, headphones and earphones have become nearly indispensable.... But the continuous exposure to sounds for long periods may be adversely affecting your hearing health" www.healthandme.com/health-welln...

"Invisible millions" with hearing loss missing from mainstream media To mark World Hearing Day, GN, a global leader in hearing solutions is seeking to end the "media invisibility" surrounding hearing loss by launching an expanded diverse library of images representing ...

"New global research reveals a striking lack of everyday representation of hearing loss in media and a pattern of inaccurate portrayals that continue to fuel stigma, misconceptions and delayed help‑seeking." finance.yahoo.com/news/invisib... #keeplistening

World Hearing Day Normalizes Me Personal Perspective: For years, I battled shame over my hearing problem.

"what I think people need, what I need, are movies that don’t focus on the trials or empowerment, but on the everyday life of a person who happens to wear a hearing device." www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/runs... @psychologytoday.com #keeplistening

Let’s Listen Smart — Hearing Health Foundation Our new public service announcement “Let’s Listen Smart” recognizes that life is loud—and it’s also fun. And the last thing we want to do is stop having fun! We just need to listen responsibly.

Happy World Hearing Day!! 👂🎉👏This year's theme is hearing care for all children, and to that we add prevention!WATCH our latest PSA! hearinghealthfoundation.org/blogs/lets-l... #WorldHearingDay #hearing #health #loveyourears #keeplistening @who.int @quietcommunities.bsky.social

‘People think you’re old if you need a hearing aid’: Pete Tong on ageing, all-nighters and hearing loss He helped bring dance music to the mainstream, was a staple of the 90s Ibiza scene and at 65 still DJs on Radio 1. But all those hours in the club have come at a cost. Here, he talks survival, selling...

"Hearing loss is an occupational hazard for DJs and ageing ravers, and Tong’s latest mission is to raise awareness of it (untreated, it can affect mental health and cause social withdrawal)." www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... #keeplistening @theguardian.com

Dirty Business: Real people behind the sewage drama Meet the real people behind Channel 4’s new sewage drama, Dirty Business. These are their voices and their stories.

"Reuben is an ex-surfer and teacher from Devon. He was diagnosed with Meniere’s Disease after surfing in polluted water. His story is told in episode 3 of Dirty Business." www.sas.org.uk/updates/dirt... #menieresdisease #keeplistening

Meteorologists reaching out to deaf and hard of hearing communities Getting the weather message out to as many people as possible is the goal of every forecast team. Now, the National Weather Service is reaching out to one underserved community, working with deaf and ...

“We do have a lot of national support in the form of resources and idea sharing" www.yahoo.com/news/article... #keeplistening

"Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable, but once acquired, hearing loss is permanent and irreversible." << 🐻🐻‍❄️🐨 bears repeating! www.uta.edu/campus-ops/e... #keeplistening

Columbus Speech and Hearing clients call sudden shutdown 'disgusting' Columbus Speech and Hearing closed on Feb. 13 with no word to patients until almost a week later.

"they were not aware of CSH shutting down and had not been contacted by the place they depended on for audiology services like new hearing aids, cochlear implant care and regular device adjustments." www.dispatch.com/story/news/h... #keeplistening

‘My life is infinitely better with hearing aids’: Madison man shares story ahead of World Hearing Day World Hearing Day is approaching, highlighting the importance of hearing loss awareness and the technology that helps people stay connected. Buford Shipley, a retired Air Force officer and rocket scie...

"Shipley, who has severe hearing loss in both ears, emphasized that today's hearing aids do more than just amplify sound. They provide clarity and connectivity, allowing him to engage fully in activities like phone calls, watching TV, and traveling with his wife." www.waaytv.com/news/my-life...