Brain training is a popular strategy to maintain cognitive abilities as we age. But what exactly is it, and can it help improve our mental abilities?

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Maintaining your cognitive fitness is vital for healthy aging, potentially ...

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has published new guidelines to address hearing loss in older adults better. The guidelines recognize age-related hearing loss (ARHL) as a significant public health issue affecting ...

USC researchers have developed an AI tool to help preserve and revitalize Owens Valley Paiute, an endangered language spoken by a small tribe in California. This pioneering approach shows promise for saving languages on the brink of extinction.

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Tossing and turning. Checking the clock every few minutes. If this sounds familiar, welcome to the club...

The reasons are complex—increased stress levels, erratic schedules, and too much screen time. But one major factor may surprise you: your ...

New research suggests that lifestyle changes could prevent nearly half of dementia cases. The Lancet Commission on Dementia report, released at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on July 28–29 in Philadelphia, outlined 14 modifiable ...

The connection between hearing loss and brain health is a growing concern, especially as 10,000 Americans will turn 65 daily through the end of 2029. Today, an estimated 48 million adults in the US have hearing loss, making it one of the most common ...

Ready for Lollapalooza? According to Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, an experienced ENT physician, you're not if earplugs don't top your gear list to take.

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Feeling lonely and isolated isn't just an emotional downer—it can severely impact your physical and mental well-being. Researchers have found the mechanisms linking loneliness to serious health issues.

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Could genetic hearing loss no longer be a life sentence?

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in treating genetic hearing loss. Using gene editing techniques, researchers have successfully restored hearing in adult mice with inherited ...