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Hearing Aids, Quantum Error Eraser, Smalltalk
Feb 8, 2024
Learn how hearing aids may help you live longer, the breakthrough in quantum computing with a 99.9% success rate, and the power of saying 'Hi' in boosting happiness and life satisfaction.
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- Regular use of hearing aids can significantly lower the risk of mortality by 24% in adults with hearing loss.
- Researchers at Caltech achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing by detecting and correcting errors in a quantum array using a new method involving Rydberg atoms.
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Regular use of hearing aids linked to lower mortality risk in adults with hearing loss
A new study published in the Lancet, Healthy Longevity, revealed that regular use of hearing aids can significantly lower the risk of mortality by 24% in adults with hearing loss. The study, which examined data from nearly 10,000 adults over a decade, found that those who wore their hearing aids consistently had a significantly lower risk of dying compared to those who did not wear them regularly. The benefits of wearing hearing aids extended across various factors such as severity of hearing loss, age, ethnicity, income, education, and medical history. The study highlights the importance of using hearing aids for improving overall health and longevity.
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