Difficulties Hearing in a Crowd May Have to Do With Brain, Not Just Ears

Source: Science Daily - Top HealthPicture yourself chatting with a friend in a crowded café. The clatter of dishes and hum of voices make it tough to follow the conversation. It might seem like a sign that you need a hearing aid, but new research suggests the issue may be linked to how your brain processes sound rather than to a problem with your ears. The new findings were published recently in the science journal PLOS One.