Hearing loss among older adults is linked to cognitive decline, the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and other issues such as depression and social isolation. Yet most ...

Can these earphones, with less cost and stigma than real aids, be a gateway for millions with untreated hearing loss?

World Hearing Day (3rd March) is the perfect time to prioritise your hearing health. Early detection can prevent isolation, improve quality of life, and protect your mental wellbeing. Audiology ...

We tested the AirPods Pro’s hearing health features to see how they hold up for everyday hearing protection as well as for folks already using hearing aids.

Older adults lose their ability to hear concrete sounds first, and with this loss come the more difficult aspects of hearing: the fuzzy edges of speech. As your hearing deteriorates, you are likely ...

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A long-term study of older adults with moderate hearing loss found that hearing aids did not lead to better performance on memory or thinking tests, but the story did not end there. Over seven years, ...

Researchers identify the Functional-Structural Ratio (FSR) as the biological link between age-related hearing loss and cognitive decline, offering a potential new biomarker for dementia risk.

Doctors may diagnose hearing loss using a range of techniques, such as audiometry tests, brainstem auditory evoked response tests, and otoacoustic emissions tests. Hearing loss can affect one or both ...

Many people are surprised to learn of the link between hearing loss and dementia. Find out why it’s important to take steps to protect your hearing and book a hearing test if you’ve noticed any ...