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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My two-year-old's hearing loss diagnosis shocked me; her doctor's words saved me | Helene Rosenthal

A parent receives the news of her two-year-old daughter's moderate-to-severe hereditary hearing loss, experiencing shock, grief, and concern about hearing aids' social impact.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Does Hearing Loss Hurt?

Hearing loss can cause psychological and emotional suffering, stemming from feelings of being dismissed, embarrassment in social situations, or self-isolation.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I lost my hearing in one ear and I'm worried I won't find a new job

Coping with long-term illness involves self-acknowledgment and seeking support from loved ones.
Health
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Stem Cell Treatment to Reverse Hearing Loss Kicking Off in Human Patients

Stem cell therapy Rincell-1 aims to reverse sensorineural hearing loss by regenerating damaged cochlear nerves.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Get some earplugs and never remove wax at home: 16 ways to protect your hearing, chosen by audiologists

Hearing loss affects 42% of people over the age of 50, increasing to 71% of people over 70, highlighting the urgent need for proactive ear care.
Wearables
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Disclose Your Hearing Loss at Work

Disclosing hearing loss at work can lead to improved performance and workplace accommodations.
NYC LGBT
fromWest Side Rag
3 months ago

The Dementia Question: What is the Relationship to Hearing Loss? What Can We do to Mitigate Risk?

Hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline, and hearing aids could potentially reduce this risk, according to recent research.
Silicon Valley food
fromKqed
3 months ago

On Catalina Island, a Resilient Swimmer Finds Freedom in Open Water | KQED

Suzy Degazon transformed her struggles with eating disorders and hearing loss into a life dedicated to adventure and helping others.
fromMedscape
4 months ago

Nearly One Third of Dementia Cases Tied to Hearing Loss

The research identifies that audiometry-measured hearing loss in older adults contributed to 32% of new dementia cases over an eight-year study period.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Healthy Hearing Is an Often Overlooked Key to Aging Well

Caring for hearing is critical to aging well.
Hearing loss is associated with many health risks, but treating hearing loss can help mitigate them.
There are many ways to support people with hearing loss, including using communication best practices.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases - and treating it can delay onset

Treating hearing loss could delay the onset of dementia for numerous older adults.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Big Ocean, the world's first deaf K-pop band, on the stigma, the songs and a second album

Big Ocean, a K-pop group of members with hearing loss, inspires fans while emphasizing their talent over hearing challenges.
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