Thirty second video can predict if you'll suffer hearing loss - take the test

09 March 2024 , 14:16

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You can take the test below (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

You can check if you might lose your hearing in later life with a quick 30-second test on your phone.

There's an app called Eargym that lets you test your hearing and even make it better. It also gives you advice on what the issue might be and what to do next.

Eargym says: "Hearing care in your pocket, whenever you need it. Get immediate access to in-depth hearing assessments, support from healthcare professionals, and evidence-based training games to improve your hearing, all from your smartphone. Discover your hearing strengths and weaknesses to receive a tailored auditory training programme that could help you improve how well you can hear speech in noise by up to 20 per cent."

A study of the app by Eargym found that nearly half of young people between 16 and 35 years old have hearing that is older than they are. For those with older hearing, they usually find their hearing is about 13 years older than their real age. About 12 million people in the UK might have trouble hearing. This can make them feel lonely and can even make their brain work less well, reports Gloucestershire Live.

That's why Eargym thinks it's really important for people to check their hearing often, so they can do something about it early on. This might mean you need to change how you live, like using ear plugs or defenders when you're around loud noises, or maybe even getting some hearing aids that no one can see. If you don't want to get the app and just want to try a quick test, watch the video below.

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If the test says your ears are older than you are, it could mean your hearing isn't great and it might get worse. But Eargym tells us: "Everybody's hearing is unique so this doesn't need to be a cause for concern."

Andy Shanks, who knows a lot about hearing and helped start Eargym, said: "The majority of us will experience some form of hearing loss in our lifetimes. But if we can spot the signs early and make some small changes, we can take steps to protect our hearing and prevent future avoidable hearing loss."

Rom Preston-Ellis