October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, and a recent study is linking untreated hearing loss with dementia.

Scientists are discovering that hearing loss isn’t just an inconvenience that makes conversations difficult – it’s actually accelerating brain aging and cognitive decline in ways that could triple the ...

People in their 60s who used hearing aids to treat hearing loss had less risk of dementia over time. Most studies of hearing aids and dementia have focused on adults over age 70. This analysis may be ...

People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may even protect their brains and lifespans—proof that better hearing translates ...

Hearing loss is strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline — untreated hearing problems increase dementia risk. Regular hearing checks are critical — experts recommend baseline ...

Kelley: The HLAA is raising awareness that hearing is an important part of overall health and well-being, and it should be tested regularly and treated quickly if there’s a problem. There’s no such ...

Hearing loss affects more than just your ears — it can lead to isolation, mental fatigue, and even depression. Social withdrawal has real health risks, including higher chances of falls, cognitive ...

Struggling with the constant buzz of tinnitus or the frustration of hearing loss? You’re not alone and you’re not without hope. More than 50 million Americans live with tinnitus, and millions more ...

Experts weigh in on Q-Tips, headphones, concerts and more. By Katie Mogg For most people, your hearing gradually deteriorates with age, and about half of the time it’s caused by genetics that are out ...

Millennials are the “hearing loss generation” — you heard it here first. Some 1.1 billion young people are at risk of permanent hearing loss, the World Health Organization warns. One study suggested ...

Up to 60% of congenital and early-onset hearing loss is caused by genetic mutations in an inherited gene, and gene therapy ...

Hearing loss is more than just an inconvenience, it can affect your overall health. Untreated hearing loss can have negative ramifications on other areas of your health, including increased likelihood ...