Noise-cancelling headphones are popular for commuting and reducing background noise, but experts have raised concerns about their impact on auditory processing skills. Audiologists, like Renee Almeida, have noticed an increase in adults experiencing challenges akin to auditory processing disorder (APD), typically diagnosed in children. This may result from the brain relying solely on one sound source, potentially weakening the ability to discern multiple sounds simultaneously. Though no concrete evidence links these headphones directly to APD, the phenomenon raises awareness about their potential cognitive effects, emphasizing the need for balance in using such technology.
They might fail to locate where a sound is coming from, or struggle to follow a conversation on the train, in a bar or at a restaurant.
With noise cancelling, you're giving your brain only one source of sound...there's nothing else for your brain to worry about.
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