Hearing loss is often thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, ...
Jul 30, 2024
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A new study of more than 175,000 people in 25 countries revealed that individuals in low- and middle-income countries face greater challenges with daily activities and are less likely to use assistive devices compared to ...
Jul 26, 2024
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Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. It's thought that around 40% of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed) by changing certain lifestyle habits.
Jul 24, 2024
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For individuals with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, self-fit over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids offer comparable long-term benefits to audiologist-fit hearing aids, according to a study published online July 11 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Two-thirds of Australian parents don't know the symptoms of button battery ingestion, according to an Australian-first study by University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers.
Jul 4, 2024
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Recent studies have shown a strong link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, with severe hearing loss increasing the risk of cognitive decline by up to fivefold. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic ear and skull base ...
Jun 19, 2024
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A study from the University of Gothenburg examined a scarcely studied group in the context of hearing: People over 90. When it comes to age and hearing problems, we often talk about younger elderly (65–79 years) and older ...
Jun 12, 2024
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The use of hearing aids can help to slow the metabolic decline that takes place in the brains of adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to research presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ...
Jun 10, 2024
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Hearing loss is a common part of aging. According to the World Health Organization, almost 60% of moderate, or disabling, hearing loss is experienced by adults aged over 60 years.
Mar 4, 2024
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If you've ever found yourself repeating parts of a conversation for an older person or walking into a room where they've turned the TV up full blast, you might have discovered more than just a typical byproduct of aging.
Feb 5, 2024
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