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Published Jan 23, 2023

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Alcohol as a risk factor for hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Evidence suggests a positive association between alcohol consumption and hearing loss. Drinkers were at a higher risk than non-drinkers, and drinking limitations may be useful for preventing hearing loss.

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Why we all need subtitles now | YouTube

Why do so many of us feel that we need subtitles to understand the dialogue in the things we watch? The answer to that question is complex, as dialogue editor Austin Olivia Kendrick explains in this video.

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Different Neuroanatomical Correlates for Temporal and Spectral Supra‐threshold Auditory Tasks and Speech in Noise Recognition in Older Adults with Hearing Impairment | Paywall

Research shows that different auditory abilities are differently associated with cortical morphology in older adults with hearing impairment. Results of this study support the hypothesis that cortical thickness undergoes alterations in the context of auditory decline, while cortical surface area remains stable.

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Hearing Health Startup Orka Wants To Make Hearing Aids As Cool As AirPods With Its Orka One Device | Paywall

New hearing health startup Orka wants to make hearing aids as cool as AirPods.

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Singing for Supper with Dee Snider | Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus Commercial

A new lighthearted commercial for Sennheiser's Conversation Clear Plus earbuds features Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, and makes the point that technology can assist you in noisy places.

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