The company MindMics has developed an infrasound technology called SoundPoint, which uses headphones to record low-frequency sound waves produced by the human body. The technology gives a complete picture of heart health, including data on heart rate, blood volume in veins and arteries, and valve function.
Over the past five years, the number of people between the ages of 15 and 35 who have begun using hearing aids has increased by more than 30 %. Headphones are the third leading cause of hearing impairment. Are these small and convenient devices really the root of many hearing issues?