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Risk of Falling
Posted on: Thursday, February 20, 2020
Falls are responsible for numerous injuries and deaths among Americans 65 and older. Older people commonly experience brain injuries, hip and other bone fractures after a fall. Beyond the human cost, these serious conditions generate billions of dollars in healthcare expenses due to extended hospital stays, surgical interventions, and related treatments. Download additional info about your risk of falling here.
» Read moreDepression related to Hearing Loss?
Posted on: Thursday, February 20, 2020
The link between hearing loss and depression has been reinforced by recent studies. Several studies have been conducted on the link between depression and hearing loss. Recent findings indicate that of the groups studied, women of all ages and adults age 18 to 69 with hearing loss are more likely to experience "significant depression" than hearing loss sufferers over 70. Download More Info here.
» Read moreHearing Loss and Diabetes
Posted on: Thursday, February 20, 2020
Physicians have another reason to recommend patients report their hearing loss. Researchers have discovered a higher rate of hearing loss in people with diabetes.
» Read moreBrain Fitness
Posted on: Thursday, February 6, 2020
Despite significant advancements in hearing aid technology, listeners with hearing loss continue to express frustration when trying to understand conversation in noisy environments.
» Read more10 reasons to Check your Hearing
Posted on: Thursday, January 30, 2020
Unaddressed hearing loss negatively affects quality of life. Research shows that hearing loss is frequently associated with other physical, mental, and emotional health conditions.
» Read moreAge-Related Hearing Loss Can Influence Personality
Posted on: Thursday, January 23, 2020
The aging process, like all life processes, is characterized by change. And while most do not become grumpy old men and women, research does show those older individuals are generally less outgoing. New research from the University of Gothenburg shows that this change in personality is intensified among people with impaired hearing. The findings emphasize the importance of acknowledging and treating hearing loss in the elderly population. In the new study, researchers studied 400 individuals 80...
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