Hearing loss affects about 1 in 7 Americans and is now recognized as a major modifiable risk factor for dementia—especially in women. In a recent Flow Space feature, Dr. Sujana Chandrasekhar explains how early detection and new hearing technologies can play a key role in protecting long-term brain health.
The article explores four major breakthroughs: over-the-counter hearing aids like Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, AI-powered devices that adjust in real time, mobile apps for at-home hearing tests, and cutting-edge cochlear implants, including fully implantable versions currently in trial. These innovations are making hearing care more accessible, personalized, and life changing.
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