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A new poll reveals that many young adults under 45 frequently use TV and movie subtitles, primarily to catch every word, understand accents, or due to noisy environments, with multitasking being a common reason, contrasting with older adults who mainly use them for hearing difficulties or clarity.
A new poll reveals that younger adults under 45 are more likely to use subtitles while watching TV and movies, primarily to catch every word, understand accents, or due to noisy environments, reflecting cultural and practical reasons for subtitle use across different age groups.
The iPhone 14 and 15 offer a variety of accessibility features to assist individuals with vision and hearing impairments, including text adjustments, voice feedback, real-time text calls, and more. These features can enhance the digital experience for users with visual and hearing difficulties, making the devices valuable tools for improving overall quality of life. The article provides detailed instructions on how to adjust text size, increase contrast, use the Zoom and Magnifier features, turn on VoiceOver, and enable Live Listen, visual alerts, RTT calls, video subtitles, and headphone accommodation.
A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity journal revealed that regular use of hearing aids is associated with a 24% lower mortality risk compared to non-users. Hearing impairment has been linked to increased risks of cardiovascular mortality, dementia, and depression. The study followed nearly 10,000 participants and found that wearing hearing aids may contribute to maintaining brain health and reducing cognitive decline. While other factors may have influenced the results, the study suggests that hearing aids play a protective role and may have significant health benefits.