U.S. cohort study suggested. In a sample of nearly 3,000 older adults, up to 32% (95% CI 11.0%-46.5%) of incident dementia ...

Although it’s tempting to dismiss or adapt to changes over time, you’ll want to pay attention to early signs of hearing loss ...

For those with mild hearing loss, the risk of developing dementia was 16.2%. Among those with moderate to severe hearing loss, the risk increased to 16.6%. The risk was slightly higher for women ...

A study in older adults has found that hearing loss may increase dementia risk by almost one-third. The researchers suggest ...

Previous research has determined that seniors with more severe hearing loss also are more likely to have dementia, and that the likelihood of dementia is lower among hearing aid users compared to ...

Cochlear Implants: For individuals with severe hearing loss, cochlear implants may be recommended. These implants bypass damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve ...

We spoke with Hannah Samuels, audiologist at Boots Hearingcare, who broke down the biology behind age-related hearing loss. She explained the role of delicate hair cells in the ear, the long-term ...

A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery reveals that hearing loss may be responsible for nearly one-third of dementia cases in older adults. Researchers found that up to ...

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