Can’t Hear Conversation When There’s Noise Around? A Study Links This to Dementia Risk


A study from the University of Oxford suggests that adults experiencing difficulties hearing speech in noisy environments may have a higher risk of developing dementia. The research, involving over 80,000 adults aged 60 and above, indicates that hearing problems could be a modifiable risk factor for dementia, potentially allowing for early detection and prevention. The findings add to growing evidence linking hearing loss and dementia, highlighting the importance of hearing protection and improvement measures.

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