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There may come a day when everyone will be wearing hearing aids. That\u2019s because today\u2019s hearing aids can do much more than clarify and amplify sound. Companies like Starkey are adding features like cognitive activity tracking and exercise monitoring. They\u2019re developing tech that aims to warn users before they might fall and predict aspects of mental health too. If barriers like high cost and social stigma are addressed, hearing aids could become a vital accessory, whether or not you\u2019re one of the 55 million Americans projected to have hearing loss by 2030.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com\xa0\n\n\n\nFurther reading:\xa0\n\nWait, Are Hearing Aids Cool Now? Ask Millennials\xa0\n\n\u200b\u200bApple AirPods Could Help You Hear Better\xa0\n\nBuying Help for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids\u2014Whether You Spend $250 or $2,500\xa0\n\nCheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Coming. Here\u2019s How to Comparison Shop.\xa0\xa0\n\nCures for Hearing Loss May Be Found in New Drugs\xa0\n\nUsing Teeth to Help Restore Hearing\n\nBetter Hearing Can Lead to Better Thinking\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices