{"id":3749,"date":"2024-01-16T23:55:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T03:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lescentresmasliah.com\/?p=3749"},"modified":"2024-01-17T22:27:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T02:27:38","slug":"hearing-aids-a-crucial-tool-in-the-fight-against-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lescentresmasliah.com\/en\/hearing-aids-a-crucial-tool-in-the-fight-against-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aids: A Crucial Tool in the Fight Against Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You may not have given much thought to how hearing impacts brain health in the modern world where we’re always looking for methods to live longer and better lives. Maintaining our hearing as we age may be essential to a sharper mind, as recent research has revealed an intriguing link between dementia and hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think of our brains as enormous computers that analyse every word, sound, and disturbance in our environment. Like any worn-out device, our hearing may begin to deteriorate as we age[1]. This is where things get interesting: when our hearing declines, our brain needs to work harder to fill in the gaps. This increased stress may be connected to a quicker rate of cognitive decline, which is when problems like dementia and memory loss arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research from prestigious universities like Johns Hopkins [2] has shown a novel finding. They have shown a link between hearing loss and a higher chance of dementia. Our brain goes into overdrive when our hearing starts to deteriorate, trying to fill in the gaps. This extra effort may be increasing our chances of developing cognitive issues like dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is when technology becomes useful. In this study [3], hearing aids<\/a>\u2014which are sometimes thought of as merely sound-amplifying devices\u2014become potentially heroic. They lessen the strain on our brains by improving our hearing, which may delay the onset of cognitive decline. It’s similar to giving our brain a much-needed vacation so it can concentrate on other important duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s move on to something even more fascinating. Another recent research called the ACHIEVE study examined how well hearing aids help delay cognitive decline in more detail and was published in The Lancet [4]. Half of the elderly people in the study, who all had some degree of hearing loss, received hearing aids. Years later, they discovered something really promising. Wearing hearing aids almost completely reduces the risk of cognitive decline in people who are more susceptible to it! It’s as if we have a hidden anti-aging weapon right under our noses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What does all of this mean to you, though? Here are a few easy yet effective actions you can take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surprisingly, the state of our ears has a major impact on how we see the environment and preserve our cognitive abilities as we move through the phases of life. Not only are we securing a life full of sounds and conversations when we provide our hearing the attention and care it requires, but we are also promoting the lifespan and health of our brains. In our pursuit of a richer, healthier existence, let’s pay attention to what our ears need to say and give it the attention it requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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https:\/\/www.merckmanuals.com\/home\/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders\/hearing-loss-and-deafness\/hearing-loss<\/a><\/li>
https:\/\/publichealth.jhu.edu\/2023\/new-study-links-hearing-loss-with-dementia-in-older-adults<\/a><\/li>
https:\/\/publichealth.jhu.edu\/2023\/hearing-aids-may-slow-dementia-onset<\/a><\/li>
https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/lancet\/article\/PIIS0140-6736(23)01406-X\/fulltext<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n