Hearing aids aren’t just about sound—they may be a shield against dementia. A new study reveals that when hearing loss combines with loneliness, memory decline accelerates.

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Feeling lonely—whether you live alone or not—turns ...

We've all had that moment: walking into a room and suddenly drawing a blank on why we're there. It's frustrating, but usually nothing to worry about. But when do these memory hiccups cross the line from normal to concerning? Neuroscientist Prof. Scott ...

A new study shows that sleep disorders and hearing loss are more connected than previously thought. Understanding their shared biological roots could help protect our hearing and sleep more effectively.

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Researchers have uncovered a troubling link between low-level lead exposure and hearing loss in children. A comprehensive study examining over 136,000 children nationwide reveals that even small amounts of lead can significantly impact a child's hearing.

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Dan Jones, a 56-year-old bagpiper, saw his future vanish with an early dementia diagnosis. Then, radical lifestyle changes not only stopped the decline, but he also played in a parade again. His story isn't magic; it's science offering real hope for ...

Scientists at the University of Oxford studied adults 60 and older and found that those who had trouble hearing in noisy environments faced double the risk of dementia compared to those with normal hearing.

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A new study shows that even gentle exercise helps protect the brain in older adults who are at high risk of developing Alzheimer's. The research followed nearly 300 people for 12 months and found surprising results.

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Motion sickness affects millions, turning travel into a miserable experience. That feeling of nausea, dizziness, or unsteadiness when reading in a car or riding on a swing is unfortunately all too familiar. Now, researchers in Japan have discovered ...

Researchers from Sweden's Chalmers University of Technology investigated how effectively people can locate warning sounds (AVAS - Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System) from electric and hybrid vehicles at low speeds, finding significant safety concerns.

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