Hearing Loss Slows Language Learning
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A new study from the University of Gothenburg reveals a hidden barrier for immigrants in Sweden: widespread hearing loss. Over half of newly arrived adults in language classes had hearing issues—yet few get help. This isn’t just about health. It’s ...

The Metabolic Menace
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New research ties a common cluster of heart-and-waistline woes to Parkinson’s disease. Scientists tracked nearly half a million adults over 15 years. Their finding: the more red-flag health signs you have, the higher the risk of the second most common ...

Rewrite Your Brain's Destiny
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The Shocking Ways Women's Brains Are More Vulnerable To Alzheimer’s

Women already face twice the lifetime risk of Alzheimer’s disease as men. New research shows that every day, fixable risks—like poor sleep or skipped exercise—hit women’s thinking ...

Split-Second Superhuman
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Scientists have long known that combining senses—like seeing and hearing—can sharpen our responses. But exactly how the brain fuses this information to guide our actions has been less clear.

A new study from the University of Rochester and University ...

Brain Under Siege
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Imagine having a simple tool that could significantly protect your brain's health—and it's something you might already know you need. For decades, scientists have understood that hearing loss isn't just about missing conversation; it's a likely harbinger ...

Quieting the Chaos of Dementia
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Hearing aids might do more than help people hear—they could help them feel better, too. A new study finds these devices may reduce troubling behaviors in people with dementia.

Why it matters

The study found hearing aid use resulted ...

Silent Career Killer
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Picture starting your week knowing every hallway conversation and Zoom call will feel like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. Hearing loss can turn an ordinary office into a minefield—unless you have a plan.

Why it matters

A new study ...

Unheard Voices
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One in three adults over 50 is keeping their hearing loss a secret. New international research uncovers the hidden emotional toll of a condition that affects 3.6 million Australians, and why fear of judgment is keeping people from getting help.

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What's Your Risk?
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Hearing loss sneaks up on people, especially as they age. Most people don't realize their hearing is declining until it causes significant problems in everyday life. However, researchers have now discovered a method to identify those at risk using ...

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