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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 22h

"The group gathered to tour Prosser’s vocational workshops in Belmont Cragin — including welding, electricity and carpentry facilities" + event was "funded by Chance the Rapper’s nonprofit, SocialWorks." www.union-bulletin.com/news/nationa... #keeplistening #chancetherapper

Chicago Public Schools hosts first career exploration event for deaf and hard of hearing students

The Chicago Public Schools district held its first-ever career exploration event for students who are deaf or hard of hearing at Prosser Career Academy.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 22h

"For the millions of people in the hearing loss community, the smart home is not seamless, it’s a minefield of auditory cues, beeps, chimes, and spoken alerts that are simply inaccessible to the user." vocal.media/01/the-smart... #accessibility #keeplistening

The 'Smart Home' Myth: Why Current Tech Fails the Hearing Loss Community

An audit of mainstream devices and the essential visual and tactile solutions needed to bridge the accessibility gap

vocal.media

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 23h

"What we found is that the subcortical parts of the auditory system respond to speech you're paying attention to in exactly the same way as the speech you're ignoring," said Ross Maddox, Ph.D. << Emerging Research Grants scientist! Congrats! medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10... #research #science

Human ability to focus on specific sounds not found to originate in auditory nerve or brainstem

Research led by the University of Michigan's Kresge Hearing Research Institute and the University of Rochester illuminates the mechanisms through which humans can pick out and focus on single sounds i...

medicalxpress.com

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 1d

"Only 57.1% of adults with hearing loss are employed, compared to 73.3% of hearing people. (National Deaf Center)" From: www.hearingloss.org/from-barrier... #keeplistening

From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Empowering Employment Success with Hearing Loss - Hearing Loss Association of America

Four members of the HLAA Task Force for Accessible, Inclusive Employment share career insights and workplace strategies for people with hearing loss.

www.hearingloss.org

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 1d

"They also frequently report feeling mentally rigid. Instead of the emotional state passing, the mind gets locked onto it, which fuels the intense reaction and the cycle of rumination that often follows. Importantly, these traits are specific to misophonia itself" www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

Scientists have found a misophonia cure. Do you have the disorder?

New research suggests misophonia is not just a hearing disorder, but a brain-based issue with processing emotions and attention, opening new avenues for treatment.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 1d

Each October we're thrilled to announce the new cohort of Emerging Research Grants for the new fiscal year! Congrats to these eight first-year ERG scientists! 👏👏 👀 hearinghealthfoundation.org/blogs/meet-t... + details about their projects hearinghealthfoundation.org/mtr #research #science #funding

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 1d

Our friends at ARO are hosting a webinar "Exploring Funding Opportunities: International and Global Support" Oct 22 12-1pm ET feat. ERG scientist Philippe Vincent, Ph.D.: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #science #research #funding

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ARO DMAC Coffee Hour: Exploring Funding Opportunities: International and Global Support . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joi...

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 5d

“Wow, my hearing devices/glasses/apps/assistive listening systems are helping me hear better in this loud space! Have you tried one?” hearinghealthmatters.org/findhearing/... @sharieberts.bsky.social #keeplistening

Is Confidence the Opposite of Stigma? | Hearing Health & Technology Matters

Despite advances in technology and a reduction in stigma for other disabilities, hearing loss remains associated with negative stereotypes that people want to avoid—aging, weakness, foolishness, or be...

hearinghealthmatters.org

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 5d

Congrats to former Emerging Research Grants scientist Wafaa Kaf PhD! www.audiology.org/meet-the-aca... via @hearingtracker.com #keeplistening

Meet the Academy Board of Directors - American Academy of Audiology

The American Academy of Audiology is proud to announce its Board of Directors, a group of dedicated leaders guiding the profession forward and ensuring the Academy continues to advance audiology…

www.audiology.org

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 5d

"When you’re with someone who’s hard of hearing, please be aware that they may be struggling. Avoid noisy environments whenever possible and try to look directly at anyone who’s hard of hearing when you’re speaking." www.hometownsource.com/press_and_ne...

COLUMN: Hear me now - News and advice for anyone with hearing loss

That’s just one of a million examples I could give of what it’s like to live with someone who has significant hearing loss. Many times, our miscommunications are humorous, but

www.hometownsource.com

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 5d

"The four countries with the greatest reported prevalence of hearing loss—China, South Korea, Mexico, and Brazil—also had the lowest levels of hearing aid use, ranging from 1% of those with reported hearing loss in China to 6% in Brazil." From: www.eurekalert.org/news-release... #keeplistening

Countries with highest reported levels of hearing loss have lowest use of hearing aids

Countries with the highest reported levels of hearing loss also have the lowest reported use of hearing aids, finds international research published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

www.eurekalert.org

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 7d

“So when someone has hearing loss, they get less stimulation to the brain every day. And over time, I tell my patients it’s like they’re not getting exercise.” www.sanantoniomag.com/a-sound-solu... @sanantoniomag.bsky.social #hearing #brain #health #keeplistening

A Sound Solution to Preventing and Treating Hearing Loss

San Antonio is home to four military installations and many retired military members who are likely to have been exposed to excessive noise.

www.sanantoniomag.com

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8d

I’m sorry but I need you to face me when you talk.
I’m sorry but could you talk a little more slowly?
I’m sorry but I can’t hear you when you whisper.
I’m sorry but the captions aren’t working correctly.
I’m sorry but the loop doesn’t seem to be working.
katherinebouton.me/2025/09/30/i...

I’m Sorry. Wait. Am I?

I’m sorry, could you repeat that? Photo by Cup of Couple on Pexels.com I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you. I’m sorry, but can you turn the music down? I’m sorry, but can you talk into my good ear? I’m so…

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8d

“It could reflect actual changes in brain health, better awareness and willingness to report problems, or other health and social factors. But regardless of possible causes, the rise is real — and it’s especially pronounced in people under 40” futurism.com/health-medic... @futurism.com #brain

Huge Proportion of Young Americans Report Serious Cognitive Issues

People from the ages of 18 to 39 have suffered an increase in cognitive issues in the span of more than a decade.

futurism.com

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8d

“The amyloid-lowering treatments are a piece of it. Immune-modulating drugs are probably going to be a piece of it” + will also be important to control for vascular risk, which “is important regardless of what else is happening.” www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-ne... @sciam.bsky.social #brain

See How Alzheimer's Disease Works—And How the Newest Treatments Fight It

While our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease is far from complete, the latest therapies, and others in more than 100 clinical trials, offer new hope

www.scientificamerican.com

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 8d

“What we found was quite striking. More than half of the drugs approved by the FDA since 2000 are connected to NIH research that would likely have been cut under a 40 percent budget reduction.” www.genengnews.com/topics/drug-... #research #science #funding #NIH #keeplistening

NIH Funding Cuts' Impact on Drug Discovery and Development

Proposed NIH funding cuts are a pressing concern when one considers the broader impacts of reduced research funding.

www.genengnews.com

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 9d

"Around $2.75bn (£2bn) has been paid out to date, according to the Lawsuit Information Centre, but 3M has never accepted legal liability, arguing that its products were always 'safe and effective' if used correctly." www.bbc.com/news/article... #keeplistening

British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over 'faulty' earplugs

Lawyers say the earplugs were used in operations, including in Afghanistan, from 2003 onwards.

www.bbc.com

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 9d

“By introducing ISL-interpreted videos, we are endeavouring to ensure our educational message about wildlife conservation reaches deaf and hard of hearing people in an accessible and meaningful way” dublingazette.com/dublinlocalm... @dublingazette.bsky.social @dublinzoo.bsky.social #keeplistening

Dublin Zoo launches signed videos for deaf and hard of hearing visitors

Dublin Zoo became the first Irish zoo to have Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreted videos for deaf and hard of hearing visitors available through QR codes

dublingazette.com

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats to longtime friend of HHF Nicolle Cure! news.med.miami.edu/the-colors-o... #keeplistening

The Colors of Sound: Artist and UHealth Patient Contributes a New Painting to UHealth SoLé Mia - InventUM

Miami artist and sudden-onset hearing loss patient Nicolle Cure contributed a new painting at UHealth SoLé Mia.

news.med.miami.edu

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 9d

"People had stronger neural responses to sound while walking as opposed to standing or walking in place. These responses changed to the same degree as manipulations to sound intensity." neurosciencenews.com/auditory-pro... @neurosciencenews.bsky.social #keeplistening

Walking Tunes the Brain to Sounds, Sharpens Auditory Awareness - Neuroscience News

A new study shows that walking enhances how the brain processes auditory information, sharpening responses compared to standing still.

neurosciencenews.com

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats to Hearing Health magazine contributor Andrea Kaneb and team at #HLAA and Boston's Museum of Science!! www.hearingloss.org/a-unique-com... #loveyourears #keeplistening

A Unique Community Collaboration Brings Hearing Loss to a Popular Museum - Hearing Loss Association of America

A groundbreaking exhibit on hearing loss at Boston's renowned Museum of Science was developed with involvement from a local HLAA Chapter.

www.hearingloss.org

Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 10d

"there is also the sustainability of the human condition. This means the ability to live, work, and thrive without being worn down by constant stressors. Tinnitus highlights that fragile balance." www.forbes.com/sites/billsc... #tinnitus #keeplistening @forbes.com

I Say Tinnitus, TIN-Uh-Tus, You Say Tinnitus, Tuh-NITE-Us, Why It Matters To Business

Tinnitus is more than ringing in the ears. It is a wellness and productivity challenge, and a business opportunity companies can no longer ignore.

www.forbes.com

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 10d

"You can do a home test to check to see if your headphones are too loud. If you're holding your headphone out at arm's length and you can still hear it then it's definitely too loud" wsbt.com/news/local/e... #loveyourears #keeplistening

Experts warn that headphone-related hearing loss is on the rise

Whether it's during a workout, on the bus or simply tuning into your favorite music playlist, headphone usage is everywhere.But experts warn that what many see

wsbt.com

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 10d

“With things that occurred after an event (or proactive memories), the strength of the recall appeared to depend on the emotional impact of the big moment itself. The more enduring that big event is, the more likely everything after it will be remembered.” www.popsci.com/health/why-m... @popsci.com

Why some memories stick while others fade

'Memory isn’t just a passive recording device.’

www.popsci.com

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Hearing Health Foundation @hearinghealthfn.bsky.social · 10d

"Taking deliberate pauses from sound – 'listening breaks' – has emerged as a simple yet effective self-care strategy to protect long-term hearing and improve mental well-being." << 💯 YES www.news18.com/amp/lifestyl... #loveyourears #keeplistening

Sound Detox: Why ‘Listening Breaks’ Are The Next Big Self-Care Trend

In today’s hyperconnected world, our ears seldom get a break. Amidst this, listening breaks have emerged as a simple yet effective self-care strategy.

www.news18.com

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