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It’s widely known that hearing decreases with age, but are there other factors that influence this? Scientists recently began looking into other components that come into play when it comes to the decrease in hearing sensitivity as we grow older. These elements ranged from biological to environmental. And per today’s hearing fact, the researchers were […]
Over the years, evidence has continued to mount supporting the association between untreated hearing loss and dementia—from the prestigious Lancet study that named hearing loss as the number one modifiable risk factor for dementia to the standout ACHIEVE research that found hearing intervention slowed the loss of thinking and memory abilities by 48% in older […]
Ahhh… technology: We love it. We’re sometimes frustrated by it. But let’s face it—we all can name at least one techno-gadget that makes life simpler or more enjoyable. Maybe it’s our car GPS—helping us get to wherever we want to go with a simple tap or voice command. Or our smartphone, that “right hand” that […]
Today’s hearing fact is another important reminder of how common hearing loss is as we grow older. But despite its prevalence, did you know that only 29% of people aged 71 and older wear hearing aids? While the reasons people choose not to treat their hearing loss can range from not recognizing the condition to […]
Just when you thought Starkey hearing technology had reached the ceiling of possibilities for hearing aid wearers everywhere, we break through with another hearing aid that takes better hearing to new heights through leading-edge technology that helps you hear life in all its dimensions. Introducing Omega AI, the all-new hearing aid designed to help you […]
You’re probably aware of the direct correlation between hearing health and brain health. You may understand that treating your hearing loss now instead of down the track has been proven to reduce your risk of cognitive decline—by nearly half. In fact, hearing loss has been named the number one modifiable risk factor found to prevent […]
It’s not uncommon for people to live near street traffic, but as today’s hearing fact shows, this living situation may pave the way for developing tinnitus. Tinnitus, a hearing health condition that impacts 10 to 25% of adults in the U.S., is characterized by the continuous sensation of ringing or other noise (buzzing, roaring, humming, […]
Today’s hearing fact from the renowned Brocklehurst’s Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology calls attention to a startling reality that is important to keep top-of-mind as we age: Age-related hearing loss can decrease the ability to perform daily living tasks without assistance from others. Perhaps this fact may come as no surprise, since numerous different studies have shown […]
Most people who have hearing loss aren’t born with it. Instead, hearing loss creeps up on us over time, usually caused by exposure to loud noises, aging, or some combination of the two. Statistics show that the prevalence of hearing loss doubles for every decade of life, which explains why one out of three people 65-74 have hearing […]
According to the Lancet’s report, considerable new evidence has emerged that points to untreated vision loss as a modifiable risk factor for dementia. This includes the following: The Lancet concluded that “a clear opportunity for dementia prevention exists with treatment of visual loss.” Vision loss and hearing loss have similar dementia risk factors Interestingly, untreated […]
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