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A large NIH All of Us study links perforated eardrums and cholesteatoma to roughly double the odds of dementia; importantly, treating the conditions with surgery or hearing aids reduced or erased this risk, suggesting keeping the brain connected to sound could help protect cognition. Otosclerosis showed no significant dementia link.
A study led by Dr. Janet Choi from Keck Medicine of USC, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, indicates that regular use of hearing aids is linked to a 24% reduction in mortality among adults with hearing loss. The research, which analyzed federal data from over 10,000 adults, found significant results even after adjusting for various factors such as age, severity of hearing loss, and socioeconomic status. The study highlights the potential health benefits of hearing aids, which may combat the negative effects of social isolation, depression, anxiety, and dementia associated with hearing loss, and possibly even protect or restore brain structures involved in auditory processing.
A study from Keck Medicine of USC published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity found that regular use of hearing aids among adults with hearing loss is associated with a 24% lower risk of mortality. This extensive analysis, which is the most comprehensive to date in the U.S., used data from over 10,000 adults and suggests that hearing aids may offer protective health benefits beyond improving hearing, potentially reducing risks of depression and dementia. Despite these findings, only one in ten Americans who need hearing aids actually use them, often due to cost, stigma, and difficulty finding suitable devices.
A new study suggests that using hearing aids regularly can lead to a 24% lower risk of death for adults with hearing loss. The research, which tracked nearly 1,900 adults, indicates that the benefits of hearing aids may extend beyond improved hearing, potentially reducing risks associated with social isolation, falls, and cognitive decline. Despite these findings, only 12% of those with hearing loss wear hearing aids regularly. The study highlights the importance of consistent use and overcoming barriers such as cost and stigma to improve longevity and quality of life.
A recent study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity journal suggests that using hearing aids can lead to a 24% decrease in the risk of early death for those with hearing loss. The research, which followed over 10,000 individuals, indicates that regular use of hearing aids is associated with a significantly lower mortality risk, independent of other factors such as age, ethnicity, or medical history. The findings highlight the importance of addressing hearing loss not only for immediate health benefits but also as a strategy for enhancing overall longevity. Despite the potential benefits, only a small fraction of those who could benefit from hearing aids actually use them. The study encourages proactive health management, including the use of hearing aids, to improve quality of life and potentially extend lifespan.