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 ...

Repeated exposure to loud noise levels of more than 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss at any age. That level isn't so extreme; an average conversation is about 50 decibels. A lawnmower is ...

A new study has found that for people with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids had little impact on ...

Dr. Alison Vega shares what changes to watch for and why early conversations make a big difference. Sponsored by Complete ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an RN-Attorney with significant experience in both professions. When you speak to your aging parent, do they keep saying, ...

Hearing loss and impairment is a widespread issue, and it’s actually getting worse over time. Missing out on a reply or a ...

The three types of hearing loss are sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss. They each involve different parts of the ear and may have varying causes and treatments. Hearing loss in one or ...

A newly published study reports that among older adults with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids did not lead to noticeable improvements on standard memory and thinking tests. The ...

Among newly arrived immigrants studying Swedish, 17 percent reported problems hearing conversations. More than half had some form of established hearing problem, according to a study at the University ...

A staggering 78 million people live with hearing loss today and 194 million are projected to have hearing problems by 2050, ...