( words) EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – In a recent study published by the American Journal of Audiology (Rahme, Folkeard, & Scollie, 2020), Starkey’s Livio AI hearing aids recorded the most accurate steps compared to actual physical steps taken, outperforming a Sportline pedometer and a Fitbit Charge 3. Livio AI’s fall detection feature was also tested in the study, during which it detected the majority of engaged falling maneuvers. The study’s conclusion found Livio AI to be consistent and sensitive in detecting steps and falls. “We are very pleased with the findings of this study and hope it brings new awareness to the important benefits our technology can offer to patients. We’ve known for many years that the ear is the best place to accurately track health and fitness data. This research further illustrates that point and demonstrates Starkey’s success in developing a hearing aid that can accurately harness that information.”