If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may want to get your hearing tested. While researchers are still studying the relationship between the two, hearing loss and sleep apnea appear strongly linked, according to several studies published in the past few years. One, a study of nearly 14,000 people found that hearing impairment was more common [...]
According to new research by University of Manchester academics, hearing aids and cataract surgery are strongly linked to a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, the UK-based public research university announced on its website. According to Dr Piers Dawes and Dr Asri Maharani, cognitive decline—which affects memory and thinking skills—is slowed after patient’s hearing and sight are improved. The rate [...]
According to Migraine.com more than 37 million Americans suffer from migraine, a neurological disease characterized by episodes known as migraine attacks. A recent study published published in JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery showed that risks for cochlear disorders, primarily tinnitus, may be significantly higher in patients with a history of migraines. “It is still unclear whether migraines might increase [...]