In one study, mild, moderate, and severe hearing loss made the odds of dementia 2, 3, and 5 times higher over the following 10-plus years. And it seems to happen faster.

People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may ...

Hearing loss has been tied to dementia risk, with some studies suggesting hearing aids may help prevent it. But how strong is the evidence and what should physicians advise?

A neurologist has issued a warning about a common night time habit that could increase your risk of dementia. According to ...

Is there a link between hearing loss and dementia? While research is still developing, hearing loss is a leading, but potentially modifiable risk factor. In this article, we’ll explore the ...

While hearing loss can’t cause dementia, research shows that there is definitely a link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Fortunately, OTC hearing aids can provide some relief.

Q: Our dad is 77 and is losing his hearing. He was fitted for a hearing aid, but he won’t use it. I just read there’s a connection between hearing loss and dementia. He’s actually… ...

Self-reported hearing loss was substantially underestimated and was not associated with an increased risk of dementia. 3 Researchers found 32% of all dementia cases could be attributed to ...

Both dementia and hearing loss can have an impact on how someone copes day to day – for example, making it harder to communicate. They can also both lead to increased social isolation, loss of ...

The U.K.'s leading hearing loss organizations have joined forces to highlight misleading reports by some health professionals and the media that hearing loss causes dementia, and treating hearing ...

Scientists have found that hearing loss dramatically raises your chances of contracting Alzheimer’s and dementia. One research study was conducted by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine on 639 ...

One in three dementia cases could be prevented with something as simple as treating hearing loss. As scientists present compelling new data linking hearing loss to cognitive decline, the U.S. Supreme ...