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Difficulty Hearing in Noise Is Associated With Dementia Risk, Study Finds

A large observational study linked difficulty understanding speech in noise with more later dementia diagnoses, but it did not prove cause and effect.

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Why a Hearing Check Around Age 50 May Be Worth Considering

Gradual hearing changes can be easy to miss. This report explains why a professional hearing evaluation around age 50 may be worth considering.

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