Hearing Aids Stave Off Cognitive Decline

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There may come a day when everyone will be wearing hearing aids. That’s because today’s hearing aids can do much more than clarify and amplify sound. Companies like Starkey are adding features like cognitive activity tracking and exercise monitoring. They’re developing tech that ... Show More

Interview with Manuella Lech Cantuaria, PhD, and Jesper Hvass Schmidt, MD, PhD, authors of Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Use, and Risk of Dementia in Older Adults. Hosted by Paul C. Bryson, MD, MBA. Related Content: Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Use, and Risk of Dementia in Older Adults 

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Go easy on the Q-tips. Watch your phone volume. And if you're experiencing hearing issues like muffled sounds or tinnitus, see a professional. This comic offers advice on how to care for your ears.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f ... Show More

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If you could gain super-human hearing, or even a new sense entirely, would you? Neuroscientist David Eagleman says with the help of technology, this could soon become a reality. On today’s episode, Eagleman talks about an invention he created that helps people who are deaf “hear” ... Show More

Interview with Alexander Chern, MD, author of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid–Enabled Earbuds—Merging Hearing Health and Technology. Hosted by Paul C. Bryson, MD, MBA. Related Content: Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid–Enabled Earbuds—Merging Hearing Health and Technology