In a study recently published in the journal PLOS One, a team of researchers led by Dr. Astrid Schulz at Newcastle University found that people under the age of 25 can hear a wider range of tones than those over the age of 25. The study consisted of two parts. The first part involved measuring…
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High Pitch Sound Adults Can T Hear
High pitch sound adults can’t hear When you were a child, you may have enjoyed going to the circus and watching the clowns. They always seemed to have a high-pitched voice that was easily recognizable. As an adult, you may no longer be able to hear that high pitch. That’s because the pitch of a…
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There are many myths and misconceptions about what happens to our hearing as we age. One of the most common is that older people can’t hear as well as they used to. The truth is that most people’s hearing does decline as they get older, but the change is usually so gradual that most people…
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What do you do when you want to get someone’s attention but don’t want to shout? You might use a special tone of voice that only kids can hear. This sound is usually a high-pitched tone that adults can’t hear. It’s used to get kids’ attention without upsetting them or making them feel like they’re…
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