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Can Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?

Can Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?

The ACHIEVE study, published in The Lancet on July 18, 2023, was a randomized controlled trial that investigated the effects of hearing intervention on cognitive decline in older adults with hearing loss. The study included 977 adults aged 70-84 with untreated hearing...

Does Noise Pollution Impact Your Health?

Does Noise Pollution Impact Your Health?

Yes, noise pollution can indeed impact your health. We are surrounded by noise, from household appliances to tools to traffic to the din of TVs and music in every household, restaurant, and shop you enter. Some days it’s difficult to find anywhere in your environment...

How to Communicate Effectively with People Who Have Hearing Loss

How to Communicate Effectively with People Who Have Hearing Loss

Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, allowing us to connect, share ideas, and build relationships. However, for individuals with hearing loss, effective communication can present challenges. As a considerate and inclusive individual, it’s...

Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss

Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a common condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, exposure to loud noises, genetics, infections, and certain medications. While some causes of hearing loss cannot be prevented, there are steps that you can take to protect...

Who Has Hearing Loss?

Who Has Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States and is more prevalent than diabetes or cancer; as the Centers for Disease Control CDC noted. Hearing loss is an invisible disability but can affect individuals across all...

Should You Diagnose and Treat Hearing Loss Yourself?

Should You Diagnose and Treat Hearing Loss Yourself?

You know you’re having trouble hearing. It’s evident to you and everyone you know you are having trouble hearing. But you aren’t sure why you’re having a problem. You aren’t even sure when it started, and you don’t know what step to take next. If you’re like most...