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health-and-technology1 year ago

Apple Hearing Study Reveals Early Tinnitus Insights

An Apple-sponsored study involving over 160,000 participants reveals that more than 77% have experienced tinnitus, with 15% affected daily. Conducted by the University of Michigan, the research aims to understand the impact of sound exposure through headphones and develop methods to manage tinnitus symptoms. The study highlights that "noise trauma" from recreational activities is a leading cause of tinnitus, and the condition worsens with age. The findings could guide efforts to reduce tinnitus impacts and help develop new hearing-related products.

via The Verge|
#apple#health-and-technology#hearing-study
health1 year ago

Apple Study Unveils New Findings on Tinnitus

Apple and the University of Michigan's Apple Hearing Study, one of the largest surveys on tinnitus, reveals that 77.6% of participants have experienced tinnitus, with prevalence increasing with age. The study highlights noise trauma as a primary cause and suggests management strategies like noise machines and meditation. Apple devices offer features to support hearing health, including noise level monitoring and active noise cancellation. The study's data is also shared with the World Health Organization to promote safe listening practices.

via MacRumors|
#apple#health#hearing-health
health-and-technology1 year ago

"Safer Listening: Protect Your Hearing with Smart Headphone Use"

The widespread use of earbuds and headphones is contributing to a significant risk of hearing loss, particularly among young adults. The World Health Organization warns that over 1 billion young people are at risk due to unsafe listening practices, with predictions that 1 in 10 people will experience disabling hearing loss by 2050. The Apple Hearing Study by the University of Michigan is investigating daily sound exposure and has found that many people listen at high volumes for extended periods. To mitigate hearing damage, experts recommend setting volume limits, taking listening breaks, using noise-canceling features, and being mindful of noise exposure's physical and mental effects.

via NPR|
#earbuds#health-and-technology#hearing-loss
health2 years ago

The Rise of Earplugs: A Millennial and Gen Z Trend Boosted by Taylor Swift's Tour

Earplugs are trending among millennials and Gen Z as more people become aware of the importance of protecting their hearing. Noise exposure-induced hearing loss is the only kind of hearing loss that is preventable, and even one incident in a loud environment can cause permanent damage. Concert earplugs with filters are recommended for music events to maintain sound quality, while foam earplugs are effective for general hearing protection. Sound levels above 80 decibels are harmful, and a decibel meter app can help determine the intensity of sounds. It is recommended to see an audiologist for a baseline hearing test around age 45. Custom earplugs made by an audiologist are considered the most comfortable and effective option for hearing protection.

via BuzzFeed|
#audiologist#concerts#earplugs
health2 years ago

The Dangers of Noise: How to Assess and Protect Your Health.

Chronic noise exposure is a health risk that can contribute to cardiovascular disease and other health issues. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed the NIOSH Sound Level Meter app for iOS to help workers prevent hearing loss, but its measurements are just as helpful for detecting systemic risks. The app measures sound energy and not audio, and its accuracy was verified in an acoustics laboratory and published in a scientific journal. To protect yourself from noise exposure, replace old windows with double-pane glass, apply foam insulation to noisy rooms, sleep in rooms as far away from the roadway as possible, invest in heavy window drapes and thick rugs to reduce vibration, and buy earplugs.

via The New York Times|
#health#health-risks#niosh-sound-level-meter-app