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Dementia And Hearing Loss
Researchers say there appears to be a link between hearing loss and dementia, but the link remains a mystery. A study of 639 participants between the ages of 36 and 90 found that those with hearing loss at the start of the study were more likely to be diagnosed with dementia--including Alzheimer's--later. Researchers say they don't know if hearing loss is an early sign of dementia, or if it increases the risk of cognitive decline.
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Dementia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia; Mild cognitive impairment; MCI TreatmentFor information on how to take care of a... Read more »
Hearing Loss
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Hearing impairment is a disability affecting about 1 in 10 North Americans. Hearing impairment results from a structural abnormality (such as a hole... Read more »
Hearing loss
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hearing loss is being partly or totally unable to hear sound in one or both ears. See also: Hearing loss - infants ... Read more »
Memory problems linked to hearing disorder
Mild memory loss has been linked to a hearing disorder in a new study. Central auditory processing dysfunction causes people to have difficulty... Read more »
Memory loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Memory loss (amnesia) is unusual forgetfulness. It may refer to not being able to remember new events, not being able to recall one or more memories... Read more »
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