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Hearing Loss and Dementia: Are They Connected?
Age-related hearing loss not only affects daily life but may also contribute to cognitive decline and dementia, according to recent studies. Research shows that individuals with untreated hearing loss experience faster cognitive decline, with those having mild hearing loss showing a steeper decline and severe cases accelerating the onset of dementia by up to seven years. Hearing loss is identified as the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia, with eliminating it potentially reducing global ...
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Hearing Loss and Depression: Are They Connected?
Hearing loss is often accompanied by feelings of loneliness, frustration, and depression. Research shows that over 30% of adults with hearing loss experience symptoms of depression, and this likelihood increases as hearing loss worsens or goes untreated. Social withdrawal due to communication challenges in social settings can exacerbate these feelings, leading to isolation and a heightened risk of depression. Additionally, negative stereotypes about hearing loss and the stigma surrounding mental ...
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People With Hearing Loss May Overestimate Ability to Balance
New research from Gallaudet University's Vestibular and Balance Lab reveals that individuals with hearing loss may overestimate their balance capabilities, despite significant impairments in vestibular function. The study compared 57 adults, including 39 deaf participants and 18 with normal hearing, who reported similar levels of balance confidence. However, objective tests revealed that the deaf group exhibited poorer balance performance, particularly when relying on vestibular cues. This sugges...
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Hearing Loss Increases Fatigue in People Ages 40 and Older, Study Shows
A new study published in *JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* highlights a significant link between hearing loss and fatigue. Conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, the study analyzed data from 3,031 participants aged 40 and older in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2015 to 2018. It found that individuals with hearing loss were nearly twice as likely to experience daily fatigue compared to those with normal hearing, even after adjusting for fa...
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Hearing Loss Increases Severity Risks for People with Medical Conditions
A recent study published in *The Lancet* highlights the significant health burden associated with hearing loss, revealing that individuals with hearing impairment experience higher rates of comorbidity and adverse clinical outcomes. The research, conducted by Canadian scientists using data from over 4.7 million adults in Alberta, found that people with hearing loss had increased risks of mortality, cardiovascular events (such as myocardial infarction and stroke), depression, heart failure, dement...
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Hearing Loss More Prevalent Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries than Previously Thought
A study published in *JAMA Network Open* reveals that hearing loss among older Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those aged 80 and above, is more prevalent and severe than previously estimated. The research, led by Nicholas Reed of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, analyzed data from the National Health Aging and Trends Study (NHATS) and found that nearly two-thirds (65.3%) of adults aged 71 or older—equivalent to approximately 21.5 million individuals—had some degree of hea...
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