How Wearable Tech is Merging with Hearing Aids
Decades of research have revealed a clear link between hearing loss and
By: admin | August 30, 2016
you don’t wear your hearing aids when you’re playing your favorite sport or working out at the gym, maybe you should reconsider. Athletes such as Derrick Coleman (fullback for the Seattle Seahawks), Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever and Olympic Gold Medalist) and professional rugby player, Mat Gilbert, wear their hearing devices when they play. And, while you may not be participating at the same level as these world-class athletes, taking a page from their play book may make your recreational activities safer and more enjoyable.
Today’s hearing aids can be expensive, but they’re also more robust and resistant to dust and moisture than they used to be. With a little care and preparation, there’s no reason you can’t wear them during workouts and competition. Here’s why:
One of the best ways to feel comfortable wearing your hearing aids during physical activity is to be prepared. Here’s a list of some of the gear to have on hand:
Hearing aids will last longer and work more effectively if you give them the same kind of post-workout care you give the rest of your sporting gear.
A 2012 global study conducted by Hear the World Foundation revealed that 70 percent of hearing aid wearers say they wear their devices during sporting activities without a problem. And, 37 percent of users say wearing hearing aids makes sports more enjoyable. If wearing your hearing aids during recreation can improve your safety and personal enjoyment, maybe this is the summer to give it a try.
Reprinted with permission from www.healthyhearing.com. Please visit our site for the original article: https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52671-Hearing-aids-your-best-workout-partner
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