
Voice Changes Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Large Study Finds
A large study analyzing data from over 833,000 adults aged 50+ found that voice disorders are associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia; the risk is greatest for people with both voice and hearing issues (roughly doubling the risk), while voice disorders alone also raise the risk. The findings suggest vocal changes can be an early signal of aging-related cognitive change and underscore the importance of addressing voice disorders.
