Can you imagine that future advancements in hearing devices may be dependent upon one of the most creepy and hated insects alive? While most people may simply laugh at the idea that a spider may hold the key to developing more effective hearing aids, a study conducted in October 2017 indicates this eight-legged creature may… Continue reading Spider Silk May Be The Key To Better Hearing Aids
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Could Spiders Make Your Hearing Aid More Effective?
These days the itsy bitsy spider is doing more than just climbing the waterspout. It’s inspiring researchers, and it may be spinning the future of directional microphone technology for hearing aids. With millions of Americans now affected by hearing loss and tinnitus, scientists and hearing aid companies are making it a top priority to… Continue reading Could Spiders Make Your Hearing Aid More Effective?
Don’t Let Hearing Loss Keep You From Hiking
Have you been diagnosed with hearing loss? If you think that diagnosis means giving up activities like hiking, think again. Every year millions of Americans head out on hiking trails and hearing loss doesn’t have to keep you from being one of them. According to the American Hiking Society, over 34 million people hiked America’s… Continue reading Don’t Let Hearing Loss Keep You From Hiking