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Sleep Apnea Linked to Hearing Loss
Sleep apnea may not only affect the quality of your sleep. New research suggests that sleep disorder may be linked to hearing loss as well. The research, which was presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2014 International Conference, found that of the 13,967 participants sampled, about 10 percent had at least moderate sleep apnea. These … Continued
Baby boomers face big threat from Alzheimer’s.
As the baby boomers age, the increasing number of patients with Alzheimer’s disease will take a serious toll on caregivers and families. Click Here to Read More
How do I Convince Someone They Have a Hearing Problem?
If you live with someone who is struggling to hear, then this article is for you. Convincing someone that they have a problem hearing can be a daunting task typically because they either don’t recognize that a problem exists or don’t realize how bad the problem has become. Hearing loss (the majority of the time) … Continued
A billion at risk for hearing loss from loud music.
More than one billion teens and young adults are at risk of losing their hearing. Source: A billion at risk for hearing loss from loud music – CNN.com
Are you the caregiver of someone who might have a hearing loss?
There are many telltale signs of hearing loss. Watch for these signs: Click Here to Read More
More than half of all construction workers have a hearing loss.
55% of American construction workers have a hearing loss, a study shows. Click Here to Read More
Is Personality Impacted by Hearing Loss?
In a study supported by the National Institute of Health and published in, Journal of Personality it was determined that hearing loss among older adults leaves a deep impact on their personality. The researchers studied 400 people in the age group of 80-98 over a period of six years. The team investigated a change in two personality … Continued
Brains of ‘superagers’ shrink more slowly.
As people get older, their brains typically shrink. But a new study shows that this shrinkage happens much slower in the “SuperAgers”. Click Here to Read More
Rate of hearing loss in US could increase significantly.
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins have projected that the number of people with hearing loss is expected to increase from 44 million in 2020 to 73.5 million by 2060. Click Here to Read More