Category Archives: News

Stop shouting at me: Why clear speech can sound angry – Medical News Today

Posted on June 30, 2014 by LK

Stop shouting at me: Why clear speech can sound angry – Medical News Today.

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People with tinnitus process emotions differently from their peers, researchers report — ScienceDaily

Posted on June 30, 2014 by LK

People with tinnitus process emotions differently from their peers, researchers report — ScienceDaily.

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From ScienceDaily: Why auditory pitch and spatial elevation get high together: Shape of human ear may have evolved to mirror acoustics in natural world — ScienceDaily

Posted on May 15, 2014 by LK

Have you ever wondered why most natural languages invariably use the same spatial attributes — high versus low — to describe auditory pitch? Or why, throughout the history of musical notation, high notes have been represented high on the staff? … Continue reading →

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Exercise those ears: Simple ways to keep your hearing in shape – Seaside Courier: Senior Living

Posted on April 2, 2014 by LK

Exercise those ears: Simple ways to keep your hearing in shape – Seaside Courier: Senior Living.

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Hearing and Personality Changes in Old Age

Posted on April 1, 2014 by LK

Personality Change in the Oldest-Old: Is It a Matter of Compromised Health and Functioning? An Abstract A longitudinal study investigates continuity and change in the personality dimensions of extraversion and neuroticism among the oldest-old. Overall disease load, self-rated health, functional … Continue reading →

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Connectedness. It’s what better hearing is all about. Experience a new level of connection with AGX Hearing technology that links seamlessly with your iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®.

Posted on April 1, 2014 by LK

Phone calls from the office. Streaming video on your iPad. FaceTime® with the kids. Experience all of these with a pristine sound signal delivered directly to your hearing aids, giving you the amplification you need to never miss a beat. … Continue reading →

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From Mouse Ears to Man’s?

Posted on March 25, 2014 by LK

From Mouse Ears to Man’s?.

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Computer Program Allows the Blind to ‘See’ With Sound | Science/AAAS | News

Posted on March 10, 2014 by LK

Computer Program Allows the Blind to ‘See’ With Sound | Science/AAAS | News.

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State-of-the-Art Primus Audiometer

Posted on March 6, 2014 by LK

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International Ear Care Day: 3 March 2014

Posted on March 4, 2014 by LK

WHO estimates that there are 360 million persons in the world with disabling hearing loss (5.3% of the world’s population). At least half of all cases of hearing loss are avoidable through primary prevention, including healthy ear care practices. In … Continue reading →

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