Finger-tapping trick can sharpen your hearing against background noise

Tapping Your Finger May Aid Speech Comprehension in Noise, Study Finds | Hearing Health & Technology Matters

A recent study from researchers at Aix-Marseille University suggests that a simple rhythmic movement—such as finger-tapping—can significantly improve one’s ability to understand speech in noisy settings. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, indicate that engaging in rhythmic motor activity primes the brain to better process speech amid background noise. Motor System Priming Improves Speech Perception The research te…

Finger-tapping trick can sharpen your hearing against background noise

Tapping your fingers to a rhythm before you enter a noisy room might seem like a strange ritual. But recent research reveals this simple act can significantly improve your ability to understand speech amidst distracting background noise. Scientists at Aix-Marseille University found that rhythmic finger-tapping primes your brain to better process spoken language. Their findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, could o…