Wearing Hearing Aid Helps Protect the Brain in Later Life
People who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function, and have a lower risk of dementia, finds a new study.
People who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function, and have a lower risk of dementia, finds a new study.
‘Are you suffering from memory problems? If yes, don’t worry, using hearing aids can cut down the risk of developing a wide range of health and memory problems such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), dementia, depression, anxiety, and injurious falls.’
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The risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease/dementia, anxiety/depression, and injurious falls within three years after being diagnosed with hearing loss was 18%, 11%, and 13% lower, respectively, for those who used hearing aids versus those who did not.Read More..
"Although we have shown an association between use of hearing aids and reduced risk of physical and mental decline, randomized trials are needed to determine whether, and to what extent, the relationship is causal," the authors wrote.
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Hearing Aids and Cell Phones Compatibility - Caution, Ratings, Features
People with hearing loss using hearing aids should buy cell phones carefully.
People with hearing loss using hearing aids should buy cell phones carefully.
First Self-assisted Hearing Aid Device Approved by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the marketing of a new hearing aid device. This can amplify sounds for individuals 18 years or older with hearing loss.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the marketing of a new hearing aid device. This can amplify sounds for individuals 18 years or older with hearing loss.
Age-Related Memory Loss: Cataract Surgery and Hearing Aids may Slow Your Chances
Chances of Age-related Memory loss may decrease after the patient undergoes a cataract surgery or gets a hearing aid, finds a new study.
Chances of Age-related Memory loss may decrease after the patient undergoes a cataract surgery or gets a hearing aid, finds a new study.
