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 ...

Numerous studies have linked untreated hearing loss to a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Addressing hearing ...

Hearing health is more important than many people realize.

You may think your spouse’s "selective hearing" is a choice — but science argues otherwise. The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent ...

Hearing is passive and happens without trying. Listening is active and needs focus and effort. Good listening can make relationships better and support mental health. Have you ever found yourself ...

According to the National Council on Aging, one in three people age 65 to 74 has difficulty hearing. Common among older adults, key indicators of hearing loss may include listening to the TV or radio ...

Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, with about one in three Americans between 65 and 74 affected, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While some ...

Before a baby’s first babble, language development begins through exposure to voices, music, and everyday sounds. But what happens when that connection to sound is missing from the start? For ...

Chances are good that there's somebody in your life who should be using a hearing aid. About 30 million adults in America need hearing aids, but only about 20% use them. Hearing loss is not just an ...