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Hearing loss impacts psychological health, leading to social isolation, anxiety, and depression, compounded by barriers like stigma and cost. The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age, ...

Dear Eric: I have two friends who can’t hear very well. One of them had hearing aids but returned them. The other one has them but won’t wear them. They frequently talk over each other and interrupt ...

Many people ignore symptoms of hearing loss, but left untreated, it can increase both mental strain and dementia risk.

Older adults lose their ability to hear concrete sounds first, and with this loss come the more difficult aspects of hearing: the fuzzy edges of speech. As your hearing deteriorates, you are likely to ...

MISSOULA – A new research laboratory recently opened on the University of Montana campus to study the connection between hearing loss and brain function as people age. The Brain, Ear, and Aging ...

A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital assessed cognitive and communication abilities in children treated for ...