Advisor: Hearing and hearing


LEARN MORE ABOUT HUMAN HEARING AND THE TOPIC OF LISTENING


How does hearing work? How does it develop with age? Why do many animals hear better than humans? On this page you will find a lot of exciting information about hearing and hearing.

Online hearing test

Check your hearing performance now - quickly and easily with our free online hearing test.
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Hearing training

If you suffer from hearing problems, targeted hearing training can help improve brain function and speech understanding.
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Earache

Earache can be incredibly uncomfortable and significantly affect the quality of life. Find out what you can do about ear pain here.
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The human ear

The ear is one of the most amazing sensory organs of the human body. But how exactly is the ear actually constructed? And how does human hearing work?
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Age-related hearing loss

It is an unavoidable reality of aging that our bodies change. But did you know that our hearing changes as we age? Learn more now!
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Hearing and language development

Hearing plays a crucial role in a child's linguistic development. But what if the child has difficulty hearing? Learn more here.
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Balance & ear

Would you like to know how your ears help you to control your movements and posture? Find out more about ears and balance here.
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Noise and hearing

The sounds of everyday life can quickly overwhelm us and significantly affect our well-being. Learn more about the impact of noise on our hearing now.
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Man vs. animal

The human sense of hearing is complex and powerful. But can it keep up with that of dogs, cats or bats? Find out more here.
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How listening works

The process of hearing is amazingly complex and fascinating. In this article, you will learn more about the special abilities of our auditory system.
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The cocktail party effect

The special ability to pay attention to certain sounds in the midst of a noise level, for example to follow conversations, is known as the "cocktail party effect".
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Auditory Perception

Auditory perception means not only the physical ability to perceive sounds, but also the cognitive processing and interpretation of those sounds. Learn more now.
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