Why Noisy Rooms Are Harder for Some Brains to Handle

Why Noisy Rooms Are Harder for Some Brains to Handle

New research reveals that the insula, a key brain region, shows altered connectivity in people who struggle to understand speech in noisy environments. Using resting-state MRI, scientists found that the left insula works harder even when the brain is not actively processing sound, suggesting a permanent rewiring linked to hearing difficulties.

Brain rewires to compensate for difficulty hearing speech in noisy environments

A study strengthens the growing link between hearing loss and dementia as people age.