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Top 5 traits of healthy aging—achievable through better hearing

NewsBy Chris MichelsFebruary 11, 2025Leave a comment

It’s a time when we celebrate the positive aspects of growing older. And believe it or not, there are lots—everything from gaining a greater acceptance of ourselves to acquiring wisdom from our life experiences. What does healthy aging mean to you? Interestingly enough, more than 21,000 adults aged 55 and older were surveyed with that very question last…

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Hearing Loss Can Hold You Back

NewsBy Chris MichelsJanuary 12, 2025

Most of us are probably aware that loneliness isn’t good for us—but today’s fact offers the hard-hitting reality of just how bad isolation can be for our overall health. Considered as risky as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, loneliness has also been named an urgent health threat by US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. So, why report…

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Hear Better For the Holiday Season

NewsBy Chris MichelsDecember 24, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, there’s no denying it’s about to get busy for many of us (ho, ho, ho, that’s an understatement, right?). The preparations can be as eventful as the big days themselves—everything from planning the perfect menus to scrambling for gifts for everyone on our lists. We plan ahead not only to ensure…

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Hearing screenings typically absent from routine doctor exams

NewsBy Chris MichelsDecember 12, 2024

Today’s fact headlining the lack of hearing screenings at routine doctor exams may surprise you—or not. If you’re surprised: It’s probably because you’ve been keeping up with the mounting research that strongly links hearing loss with dementia, cognitive decline, depression, loneliness, and falls. If you’re not surprised: You may be familiar with the current state of shorter appointments in the U.S. and let’s…

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